A federal investigation found a Texas hospital violated federal law by sending a woman home with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Kyleigh Thurman, 36, suffered reproductive damage after the hospital failed to provide necessary care. This follows a Trump administration decision to revoke Biden-era guidance protecting emergency abortion access, raising concerns about future oversight. While Texas law allows treatment for ectopic pregnancies, ambiguities remain, leaving women vulnerable. Thurman fears this case highlights a broader issue of inadequate care for women with pregnancy complications.

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