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A Fraught History of Abortion and Contraception in Arkansas

By Jacqueline Froelich

Published July 28, 2022 at 11:40 AM CDT

Lavender was a common herb consumed by women in the 19th century as an abortifacient.

A century before Roe v. Wade federally legalized abortion in America, girls and women in Arkansas seeking to prevent or terminate unwanted pregnancies were often required to resort to extreme measures. Independent historian Melanie K. Welch, Ph.D. chronicles the history of contraception and abortion in Arkansas.

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for <i>Ozarks at Large.</i>

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