Unmarried and Denied Prenatal Care: Why Every Tennessean Should Read This Story

Imagine being pregnant, excited — maybe nervous — and then being told by your doctor: “I won’t treat you because you’re not married.” That’s exactly what happened to one Tennessee woman, and under a new state law, it was completely legal.

In a powerful and deeply personal piece, TN Repro News exposes how Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act is already being used to deny basic medical care — not based on science, but on judgment. Read the article here.

This isn’t just about one woman. It’s a warning. The law gives doctors and hospital systems the right to deny care to anyone based on their “moral or ethical beliefs” — with no obligation to refer patients elsewhere and no recourse for those turned away.

The woman’s bravery in sharing her story is a call to action. If you believe healthcare should be based on medical need, not marital status or moral opinions, read her words. Then share them.

Because this isn't just bad policy

— it’s dangerous.

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👉 Speak up before this becomes the new normal.