Demystifying Herbal Abortions

with certified professional midwife Molly Dutton-Kenny

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Let's just be real and acknowledge this is an edgy topic.

It's one of those things we don't talk about and often stays tucked in the dark and under the table, so much so that most clinically trained herbalists (and even midwives) have little to no training on this topic AT ALL.

So most of us just avoid the topic.

We assume that herbal abortifacients are unsafe and inappropriate and other abortion techniques (like medication, aspiration or clinical) are a better option.

But is there a place for herbal abortions, and if so what would that look like?

Midwife Molly Dutton-Kenny gives a glimpse into an answer that may surprise you. 

As a full spectrum midwife, she's been offering abortion care in various forms for her entire career, and even chose the path of midwifery to become a better abortion provider!

Honestly, I'm not sure there's anyone better suited to speak on this topic than she is. 

Plus, she's been part of a collective of folks who've gathered and recorded data on herbal abortion care that has recently been published into an article, which we also cover. 

It's a fascinating exploration into what's safe and effective, what's not, and so much more. 

Listen to the episode to learn:

• stories of Molly's first experiences offering herbal abortion care
• how she wove together many trainings to become an abortion provider
• basics on pregnancy prevention the herbal way 
• how encouraging menstruation differs from abortion
• some examples of herbs that may be incorporated into this care
• what's normal and what's not in the abortion experience (+ safety)
• details about the published article and their findings on efficacy
• why dosing low and slow is better than high and fast
• how diverse different practitioners' protocols are
• ways to learn more! 

Resources:

• AHG Article: A Place for Herbal Abortion in Clinical Herbalism
• Episode 5: How to tell if you're ovulating (and why it matters)
• Episode 7: Natural contraception? All about Wild Carrot with Mischa Schuler
• Episode 24: Reproductive sovereignty (nuanced thoughts)
• Episode 53: Herbs, rituals and care after abortion with India Elyn
  
• Register for the Pelvic Health Summit (use discount code: LOVEYOURWOMB)
• Get the FREE guide: 10 essential herbs for your hormonal health 

Connect with Molly: 
 

• Website: mollyduttonkenny.com
  
  

• Explore resource page: Herbal Abortion Resources
  
  

• Learn from or work with Molly: Workshops
  
  

•  Check out the AHG article: A Place for Clinical Abortion in Clinical Herbalism
  
  

•  Check out the book she referenced: Natural Liberty
   

• Connect with her on IG: @molly_duttonkenny
  
   

   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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