Republican representative’s ectopic pregnancy clashes with Florida abortion law
GuardianJUN 21
GOP Rep Blames Abortion Debate for Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment Delay
Above: U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack speaks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 4, 2023. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This case proves that abortion proponents have created unnecessary fear among healthcare workers through deliberate misinformation campaigns. The law clearly allows life-saving treatments for ectopic pregnancies, but radical pro-choice groups have scared doctors into thinking they'll face prosecution for providing legal medical care.
Democratic narrative
Abortion restrictions, hailed by Republicans, create dangerous confusion, putting women's lives at risk — even for lawmakers who support these laws. When doctors are afraid to provide emergency care because of vague legal language, the problem isn't messaging, it's the restrictive laws that lack clear definitions and guidance.