MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – With Iowa’s new abortion ban taking effect today, health care providers in Minnesota anticipate a significant influx of women seeking reproductive care. Dr. Sarah Traxler, Chief Medical Officer for Planned Parenthood North Central States, has indicated that they are prepared for this surge. The organization has expanded its services in border communities where abortion remains legal, including health centers in Minneapolis and Omaha. Planned Parenthood has also implemented a regional approach to accommodate the increased demand and has set up Navigators to assist Iowa patients in accessing care across state lines.
Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has expressed her continued commitment to supporting women through alternative measures such as planning for motherhood, promoting fatherhood, elevating adoption, and protecting fertility treatments.