The Texas Abortion Ban Nearly Killed Me

At 18 weeks pregnant with a wanted baby, Amanda’s water broke and she was denied standard medical care until she developed a life-threatening infection - because Texas politicians decided they knew better than her and her doctors.

In this powerful interview, Amanda discusses:

• Her near-death experience under Texas's abortion ban and the medical nightmare of "waiting to get sick enough"
• How she turned personal tragedy into national advocacy, including her testimony before the Senate Judiciary and appearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
• The landmark Zurawski v. Texas lawsuit and the documentary that followed
• Her role in the 2024 election and why reproductive freedom will be a critical issue in the 2026 midterms
• Advice for survivors and advocates in Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin and other states with abortion bans

Dr. Lyerly, a board-certified OB-GYN who successfully challenged Wisconsin's 1849 criminal abortion ban, brings her medical expertise to explain why abortion restrictions are dangerous medical policy - and why this issue isn't going away despite the Trump administration's shock-and-awe political environment.

As we approach the 2026 midterms, Amanda's story is a crucial reminder of what's at stake when politicians practice medicine. This is required listening for anyone who cares about reproductive healthcare, maternal mortality, pregnancy complications, and holding lawmakers accountable for the human cost of abortion bans.