Though nothing has changed with the 2024 elections for many folks living in states with total or near total abortion bans, the fear of what these bans mean feels renewed. If you’re wondering what kinds of questions you can ask your OB, what treatment options are available if complications arise and how the law impacts you and your provider, you’re not alone. We got together with Dr. Romy Ghosh, MD, a board-certified OBGYN practicing in Texas to answer those questions and more. We discussed:

• What did SB8, SB4 and the Dobbs decision meant for abortion in Texas?

• What management is available for an ectopic pregnancy?

• What management is available for a miscarriage?

• When is genetic testing performed during pregnancy?

• What happens if genetic testing comes back abnormal?

• What happens if a pregnancy is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly?

• What is considered life-threatening?

• What if I have a complication in the third trimester that is life-threatening?

• What are the situations that physicians may have a harder time intervening in?

• What kind of questions can I ask my OB? What can’t they answer?