Ayesha Rascoe interviews Marta Martinez and Victoria Estrada, hosts of "The Network," a series exploring abortion access in the Americas. They discuss the history of self-managed abortions using misoprostol (Cytotec) in Brazil, where women discovered its abortive effects and created a network to share information and access the drug, leading to a significant drop in maternal mortality. The conversation transitions to the U.S., where self-managed abortion is gaining traction post-Roe v. Wade, despite legal challenges and varying medical opinions. The hosts highlight the importance of the network of support for women seeking abortions and the potential for increased access despite legal restrictions, drawing parallels to the Latin American experience.
