Beyond the stereotypes
Families across Idaho have shared their experiences navigating pregnancy complications, medical emergencies, miscarriages, and difficult decisions under the state’s abortion law. Their stories offer a window into how women and families are at risk because they’ are unable to get the care they need
Dr. Crouch’s Story
Dr. Robbie Crouch grew up watching his father deliver babies in eastern Idaho. Years later, after training in obstetrics himself, he prepared to do the same work—until changes in Idaho made that care harder to provide.
The Colson’s Story
Dr. Loren Colson is a physician who regularly helps patients navigate miscarriage care. But when his own wife experienced a pregnancy loss, her prescription was denied because of concerns about Idaho's abortion laws.
Carmen’s Story
Carmen’s daughter is only here after a long string of heartbreaking miscarriages. These unintentional losses required extraction and read as “abortion” on medical records.
Andy & Nicky’s Story
When Nicky miscarried at 12 weeks, she and Andy thought they would receive care. Instead she endured 17 days of excruciating pain at home, without answers.
Desi & Morgan’s Story
When Desi and Morgan’s long-awaited pregnancy took a devastating turn, they learned the care she needed could not be provided in Idaho.
Kayla’s Story
When Kayla and James learned their baby had severe complications, the Idaho couple discovered the care they needed could not be provided in their home state.
Cat’s Story
“I wasn’t having an abortion because I wanted to. I was having one because I didn’t have a choice.”