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Amber Thurman Dies from Preventable Complications After Medication Abortion

Sep 17, 2024, 03:32 PM

Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman and mother of a six-year-old, tragically died due to complications from a medication abortion. The incident, which has been described as preventable, marks the first time an abortion-related death has come to public light. Thurman experienced a rare but treatable complication and was not taken to the operating room until the next day, leading to her death. The delay in treatment has been attributed to medical malpractice rather than Georgia's abortion laws, as she did not arrive at the hospital with an ongoing pregnancy. The case has garnered significant attention, including a statement from Vice President Kamala Harris and a viral report from ProPublica.