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The
Truth
In 2020, the Biden Administration deregulated the chemical abortion pill, removing informed consent and proper medical supervision. Women are being sent chemical abortions at late-stage gestation.
Source: https://bit.ly/4cWRlr5
In 2022, the California State Legislature removed critical protections for women, removing the accountability of doctors and abortion practitioners for refusing to save the life of a baby if born.
Source: https://bit.ly/3WmhSbC
In 2024, Governor Newsom stockpiled misoprostol, the second-set of the abortion pill that induces delivery. Women are being given just misoprostol to induce delivery.
Source: https://bit.ly/3S3G1kI
Women are finding themselves taking misoprostol in late gestation, giving birth, and the child is being denied medical care.
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Abortion in California is changing, and it's harming women's mental and physical well-being. What was considered safe and effective is proving dangerous to women.
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“For decades, California politicians have lied to women. It's time we took the politics out of abortion and understand how things are changing.”
Cherisse Zelesky
brave california board
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FAQ

Does the fetus have human rights?

The United Nations describes them as “universal and inalienable” — rights that are inherent to every person.In other words, all human beings have human rights, and we possess them by virtue of our humanity and not because they are granted to us by the government or other people. he most foundational human right is the right to life.

Does abortion harm women physically?

Abortion carries risks of complications such as infection, excessive bleeding, and damage to the uterus or other organs. These complications can affect a woman’s ability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term in the future.

Does abortion harm women mentally?

Many women report experiencing negative emotional and psychological effects after an abortion, such as feelings of guilt, sadness, and regret. These feelings can sometimes lead to depression or Post-Abortion Syndrome, a trauma response from the procedure.

I do not want a child. What are my options?

There are many options available to women, including abortion and adoption. Brave California has free medical resources and support structures to aid women in an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy.

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