The American South
Laurie Bertram Roberts has devoted years to helping people navigate the complexities of accessing abortion care in the Deep South.
It’s a part of the country frequently described by reproductive rights advocates as an abortion desert since clinics are few.
There are only nine in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana combined.
Add to this the intricate web of legal restrictions on abortion care that vary from state to state, making the process cumbersome for patients.
Then there’s the financial cost, which abortion funds, like the Yellowhammer Fund in Alabama, help patients cover.
Roberts is the executive director of the organization in Alabama, which helps patients pay for procedures and other associated costs, including travel expenses and childcare.