Commentary: Abortion ban would demean women and their doctors

Just a few weeks ago, I held the hand of a young mother whose prenatal screening indicated a high risk for Down syndrome in her fetus. She was understandably worried, and we talked about our next steps to confirm the test.As an obstetrician with additional training in high-risk pregnancy, I see my role in these situations as a supportive presence, someone who provides honest information, assuages fears, and walks with the patient down whichever road she chooses.Some of our state legislators, how