Izabela S.
Izabela S. was a Polish woman whose tragic death during her pregnancy in September 2021 sparked nationwide protests against the country's restrictive abortion laws. At 22 weeks pregnant, she was admitted to a hospital due to severe complications but was denied a necessary medical procedure due to legal constraints. Izabela ultimately died from a bacterial infection after the fetal heart rate ceased, leaving behind a husband and a young daughter. Her case became emblematic of the struggles surrounding reproductive rights in Poland, leading to widespread outcry and calls for reform.
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Izabela S. was pregnant and died due to medical negligence related to restrictive abortion laws.
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