Quebec Woman's Abortion Journey Highlights Care Gaps

0:00Three years back, Rose Jervais, from Gaspe, Quebec, got devastating news in the 13th week of her third pregnancy. Her baby wasn't developing a...brain. She chose to end the pregnancy since it wasn't viable, but her local hospital turned her away because she was past 12 weeks in 6 days. In Quebec, there's no legal cutoff for abortions, but only some spots do surgical ones up to 16 weeks, or even 23 in certain cases. That meant Rose had to head out of her region, all the way to Montreal, about 900 kilometers from home. The trip brought huge stress, figuring out work leave, childcare for her two other kids, and cash for travel, since only her costs got covered, not her. Partners Far from family support, it pouted on emotional and money worries during such a tough time. Folks like Project Manager Leia Bluon Rodriguez point out how travel amps up logistics, time off, and isolation from loved ones. This says she's grateful for the docs who helped, but wants the province to step up so

1:00women in remote spots aren't shipped off alone. This story shines a light on gaps in care that hit vulnerable families hard, pushing for real changes to keep support close to home, no matter where. You live. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.