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Florida Abortion Ban: republican Lawmaker Cammack Cites “Fearmongering” in Ectopic Pregnancy Delay
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A Florida Republican congresswoman, Kat Cammack, asserts that “fearmongering” from the left contributed to hospital staff’s initial reluctance to administer necessary medication during an ectopic pregnancy that threatened her life in May 2024.
cammack’s Experience with Ectopic Pregnancy
Cammack sought emergency room treatment in May 2024, approximately five weeks into an ectopic pregnancy where no fetal heartbeat was detected. Doctors determined that a methotrexate injection was required to resolve the pregnancy. However, the recent implementation of Florida’s six-week abortion ban caused concern among medical staff, who feared potential legal repercussions, including license revocation or imprisonment [[1]].
Cammack reportedly used her phone to research the state law and even attempted to contact the governor’s office to clarify the situation. After several hours, medical professionals ultimately agreed to administer the medication.
Did You Know? Ectopic pregnancies are not viable and, if left untreated, can lead to life-threatening complications for the pregnant person.
The Politics of Pregnancy Care in Florida
Cammack, a vocal opponent of abortion and co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, [[2]], told the *Wall Street Journal* that she believes messaging from pro-abortion groups, creating fears of criminal charges, delayed her treatment, which is not prohibited under Florida’s abortion statutes. Now pregnant again and nearing her due date, Cammack says the political implications of the incident remain with her.
“It was absolute fearmongering at its worst,” Cammack stated, while acknowledging that abortion rights
