Reply #10: Anyone want to explain to them

[JoDog]

how the opposite may be true: the health insurance reforms may decrease the number of abortions.

Hear me out: there are 2 forms of contraception that a woman has control over: barrier (diaphragm, sponge, female condom) and hormonal (the pill, Nuva ring). Out of those methods, 3 of them (diaphragm, pill and ring) require multiple visits to an ob-gyn or a general doc willing to do pelvic exams. The sponge and the female condom are not widely available. So, for a reliable way to prevent a pregnancy, a woman must A) drive all over town and hope she finds the one store that carries the sponge or female condom, or B) go to a doctor and get a prescription.

Now, if a woman does not have insurance and cannot afford to pay for the doctor and/or the prescription out of pocket; does not have access to the OTC barrier methods; and her partner won't wear a condom, the condom breaks, or she is raped, guess what? DING-DING-DING! Correct! She is without contraception! Which can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Which is one of the leading causes of abortion.

Now, what if a woman can get insurance, thanks to health access reform? She can go see a doctor and get safe, reliable contraception. Which would lower her chances of needing to end an unplanned pregnancy. Which may, in the end, reduce the number of abortions.

Am I wrong?