WASHINGTON, June 27 — Abortion bans enacted across America will be especially painful for women in the US military, one more hurdle they have to face in a man’s world where...
WASHINGTON, June 27 — Abortion bans enacted across America will be especially painful for women in the US military, one more hurdle they have to face in a man’s world where sexual assault and unwanted pregnancies occur more often than in the rest of society.
Under a 1976 law, military medics can perform abortions only in cases of proven rape or incest, or if the mother’s life is in danger. “I can see that being potentially a little bit more challenging for military women,” said Julie, a military nurse who spoke to AFP on the condition her last name not be used.
Access to family planning is another obstacle: Sexual activity is discouraged in the ranks, especially during deployment, so women may be reluctant to turn to military medics for the types of contraceptives that require a doctor’s prescription in the United States.
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