Those celebrating the decision for “protecting life” ignore the millions of women who lose their life from the physical and mental complications that follow a pregnancy. Looking back, I realize that my postpartum depression was triggered and exacerbated by the financial stress that came with having a baby in America. In the midst of my suicidal ideation, the stress of becoming a financial burden scared me out of indulging the thoughts. America is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t guarantee at least some form of paid parental leave. People like to place blame on poor planning or irresponsibility of families experiencing economic hardship, but nothing about having a baby in America is guaranteed.

Source: Huffington Post July 25, 2022 23:28 UTC