General Discussion

McLain pointed to the data on childbirth in Alabama, saying that “the state is increasingly dangerous to birth in.” She also pointed out the state’s challenges addressing drug use during pregnancy, which has led to the state leading nation in criminalizing pregnant people after Dobbs.

“If someone is an addict and they are pregnant, the safest option for them is seeking termination to avoid jail time, because if there’s any detected drugs in your system at any of your prenatal visits or during delivery, you will be thrown in prison for child endangerment,” she said.