Former First Lady Michelle Obama is known to be the epitome of finesse, courage, and encouragement for millions of people around the world. The public figure who’s been an inspiration for women in advocating for their rights to live freely and choose themselves sparked scrutiny last year in October for her comments during a Michigan event downplaying women’s ability to “produce life.” while supporting Kamala Harris.
In 2024, she said, “Please do not put… our lives in the hands of politicians, mostly men who have no clue or do not care what we as women are going through.” Similarly, Michelle Obama also spoke about similar views on abortion more recently on her podcast, In My Opinion (IMO) and said that men have no idea what women go through with their bodies, and lawmakers and politicians more often do not consider or think about the issue of choice as if it’s just about the fetus, the baby.
Michelle Obama says the ability to create life is the least significant function of a woman’s reproductive system.
She claims men can’t truly understand what women endure because female biology has barely been studied.
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As per Live Action, Michelle Obama added that women’s reproductive health is about their lives. She wants people to focus on taking care of women’s health throughout their entire lives, not just during pregnancy. Her point is that women shouldn’t be treated like machines that only exist to have children, and their health should be taken seriously in all stages of life. She voiced her frustration over how women’s health is often narrowly defined by male politicians in public.
Despite a proper and dignified view on the controversial topic, Michelle Obama’s comments were slammed by sharp criticism from those who believe she appeared to look down upon the value of motherhood and fertility. People who criticized her believe that real healthcare should support both the mother and unborn child, and that fertility should be seen as a strength, not a problem.
Meanwhile, on the IMO podcast, Michelle Obama podcast, the podcast’s guest, OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Malone, was also present to share her insights on abortion and women’s reproductive health. In addition, Malone pointed out that until 1993, women weren’t even required to be included in medical studies. She said most medical research has been done on men and then applied to women, which has led to concerning gaps in care.
People who opposed Michelle Obama’s words claimed that abortion should be treated as a standard procedure, which is part of the healthcare system, and better research should focus on treating the real causes of women’s health issues. They also believe that pro-life laws do not block emergency care for miscarriages or pregnancy complications.
On the other hand, a large number of people agreed with Michelle Obama’s words, as in some instances, reproductive issues such as endometriosis, infertility, perimenopause, and chronic reproductive pain are often underdiagnosed or dismissed by the medical community, despite it consisting of some highly qualified individuals.
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Meanwhile, Michelle Obama’s remarks, while controversial, have reopened a critical discussion: What does real women’s healthcare look like? While many disagree with her support for abortion, people on both sides agree that women’s health has been ignored or treated too simply for too long. What makes it more concerning is the fact that this long-existing issue is not only a topic in America but the entire world at this point.
More than focusing on what women’s healthcare looks like, the honest debate is whether better healthcare for women should focus on supporting life and fertility, or turning away from it. What do you think, ladies? This space is a judgment zone, and all opinions are welcome!
