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.

Transcript

• Read the full transcript (english/español) [pdf]

Resources

• Mountain Access Brigade

• Plan C Report Card

• Inroads Grants

Related Media

• 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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