“Something has gone terribly wrong in America when people who define themselves as pro-life have sentenced a small boy to go to bed tonight, and every night, without his mother.”

“Some assessments are made in retrospect only, and when you’re putting people in a position of choosing between minimizing patient harm and having to abide by an unclear legal regime…you’re pushing them to forestall these decisions up until the limit.”

“FACT: Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, GA’s 6 week abortion ban was enforced. FACT: That law changed the legal environment around the provision of what can sometimes be life-saving care, resulting in care delays or denials. FACT: These delays led to Amber Thurman’s death.”

Yes, I've seen the op-ed in the AJC written by the "pro-life" Ob-Gyn, and while I am loathe to amplify such arguments, I'd like to point out two things. 1.) Every group, including medical practitioners, has its extreme right fringe animated by non-scientific justifications and divorced from patient care standards. 2.) The actual issue at play here is that laws like GA's six week abortion ban change the legal environment around patient care, which in turn leads to changes in behaviors and decision-making, often resulting in increased patient risk and harm. And if my Ob-Gyn colleague disputes this, I'd ask her to explain why the C-section rate in our highly litigious country are among the highest in the world.

Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed this candidate for the 2024 General Election.

“Proud to again be endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL)! Post-Dobbs, crucial aspects of reproductive care access are now determined at the state level. As the only Democratic physician in the GA Legislature, defending that access is my focus and my mission.”

“The GOP denies wanting to ban IVF (as that would be very unpopular), but proposes restrictions that would risk, costs, and the chances of a successful pregnancy. Here Sen. Stetzler, author of GA's 6wk abortion ban, recklessly continues to practice medicine w/o a license.”

“Conservatives hostile to reproductive healthcare access but who know restrictions on IVF are unpopular say: You should only fertilize the # of eggs youll need. I hope our IVF webinar guides understanding as we draft health policy together.”

“Wonderful discussion with Dr. Robin Fogle, a reproductive endocrinologist and a fertility specialist in Atlanta, about the practice of IVF and the legislative landscape around its practice. Full video is archived on our FB page, or can be viewed here:”

Some topics we will cover: Reasons for patients seeking IVF, and what the process looks like The impact "personhood" language restricting abortion might have on the practice of IVF The climate around IVF and reproductive care in GA

This candidate is endorsed by Emily's List in the 2024 General Election.

“In a post-Dobbs world, reproductive healthcare faces a new and challenging landscape. Join me and Dr. Robin Fogle, an Ob-Gyn specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as we discuss the science, medicine, and politics of IVF.”

“As the only pro-choice physician in the GA legislature Im thrilled to again be endorsed by @emilyslist, which knows theres never been a more important time to fight for access to safe, legal abortion care. This isnt a fight we wanted. But its the fight were in. Onward.”

“FL has now banned abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy (~2 weeks after a patients 1st missed period). FL, NC & VA were the only states in the South offering abortion after 6 weeks. For 6.4M patients the nearest clinic was in FL. Now that option is gone.”

“Justice Kagan noted pregnant women needing emergent abortion care need to be transferred out of Idaho. Its become transfer is the appropriate standard of care in Idaho, but it cant be the right standard of care to force somebody onto a helicopter.”

“Recently the Chair of the GA GOP said Georgians wouldnt be energized to vote based on candidates views on abortion. But I learned long ago not to patients what they think is important. Patients tell what they think is important. As will voters in November.”

“States that have banned/restricted abortion have fewer maternity care providers, more maternity care deserts, higher rates of maternal mortality and infant death (esp. among women of color), and higher overall death rates for women of reproductive age.”

“Ironically, the 6 week abortion ban in FL will likely drive the greatest # of Floridians to the polls in November to enshrine abortion access with their votes. Unfortunately, in the intervening 7 months many patients across the South will lose critical access to abortion care.”

“@michael_cutcher Yes, thank you Michael, yours is precisely the type of oversimplistic logic and extremist reasoning that has directly fed the threat of losing access to assisted reproductive care across the country. Appreciate the engagement. Hope you have a good week, be well!”

“One last clip from my conversation on @PoliticallyGa about the lay of the land here in Georgia regarding embryonic personhood, reproductive health options, and access to IVF. Listen to the whole here:”

“On the subject of patients of reproductive age, its worth nothing that the biggest population of uninsured patients by age in GA are 19-34 years old, and that same population would see the greatest gains in access to care with full expansion of Medicaid.”

“This ruling and the reasons given are particularly risible given that Texas abortion ban itself governs the practice of medicine. (Also, most specific types of medical treatment are not spelled out in EMTALA, e.g. blood transfusions or antibiotics.)”

“@24601_jay Im a sitting lawmaker who authors, debates, and votes on legislation based on its constitutionality and application, in a state with a restrictive abortion ban similar to Texas. So yeah, I think I have the requisite experience to weigh in, particularly on health policy.”

“Something that pushed me to run for office was listening to the floor debate on GA’s 6-week abortion ban and being appalled at how the bill’s supporters often confabulated biology, health science, and medical protocol out of thin air.”

“We are days from Election Day, and state legislative races are where the fight for healthcare access, abortion rights, and gun safety live.”

“Im a Georgia state senator, but Im also a doctor, and while Im used to helping people, it always feels harder for me to ask for help. I need your help. Please help me, GAs only pro-choice physician legislator, stay in the fight.”

“The future of reproductive rights now lives in state legislatures. Make sure the right people are in the fight.”