Self Managed: An Abortion Story in Eight Parts is a podcast series that dives into the practice of self-managed abortion (SMA). We’ve interviewed people with wide-ranging perspectives on the medical, legal, technological, and personal questions that arise within SMA. Our vision is to build a chorus of voices that demystifies SMA in a free, user-friendly platform.
https://www.smapodcast.org/podcast/
Part 6: Abortion Access in the Mountains
A member of the all-volunteer doula collective, Mountain Access Brigade, organizes to support abortion seekers in a state tied with the higest number of registered hate groups. In this episode, we learn how digital abortion doulas are bringing the GynePunk movement to Appalachia. “Katie” addresses questions about online surveillance, autonomy, and inclusivity for folx who are especially affected by over-policing and a lack of access to comprehensive care.
TranscriptRead the full transcript (english/español) [pdf]
Mountain Access Brigade
Plan C Report Card
Inroads Grants
Knoxville Abortion Doula Collective: Supporting a culture of self-help at the community level: the Knoxville Abortion Doula Collective
Ewen Chardronnet: “GynePunk, the cyborg witches of DIY gynecology”
Jenny O’Donnell, Alisa Goldberg, Theresa Betancourt & Ellice Lieberman: “Access to Abortion in Central Appalachian States: Examining County of Residence and County‐Level Attributes.”
Jenny O'Donnell: Rural women's access to abortion: A literature of Appalachian reproductive health needs and access
The Doula Project: DIY Doula Self Care Zine For Before, During and After Your Abortion.
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