Georgia Doctors Dispute Claims That Abortion Laws Contributed to Tragic Death of Amber Nicole Thurman

Two Georgia lawmakers, both of whom are experienced emergency medicine doctors, have denounced media allegations that the state's abortion laws contributed to the tragic death of Amber Nicole Thurman.

Two Georgia lawmakers, both of whom are experienced emergency medicine doctors, have denounced media allegations that the state's abortion laws contributed to the tragic death of Amber Nicole Thurman.

ProPublica's recent reporting on Thurman's death sparked controversy over Georgia's heartbeat law, which prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in cases of medical emergencies or medically futile pregnancies.

Georgia Doctors Dispute Claims That Abortion Laws Contributed to Tragic Death of Amber Nicole Thurman

However, Georgia state Rep. Mark Newton and U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick dispute these claims, asserting that the law had no bearing on Thurman's death, which they attribute to complications caused by abortion pills.

They maintain that doctors may have waited too long to intervene, resulting in the delay in performing the necessary dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure to remove the dead fetus, which is not an abortion.

Georgia Doctors Dispute Claims That Abortion Laws Contributed to Tragic Death of Amber Nicole Thurman

"We never deny a woman an abortion because it's going to harm her in some way. She will always be protected," said McCormick. "You have every right to an abortion, even with that heartbeat law."

McCormick emphasized that once a baby's heart has stopped, there are no restrictions on performing a D&C to ensure the safety of the mother.

Georgia Doctors Dispute Claims That Abortion Laws Contributed to Tragic Death of Amber Nicole Thurman

Newton, a board-certified emergency physician, echoed this sentiment, stating that Georgia's law should not affect the timing of medical decisions in life-threatening emergencies.

"I do not think there's anything in Georgia's law, unless someone had a complete misunderstanding or just failed to be aware of what Georgia's law was, has nothing to do with the timing of the decision-making," Newton said.

Georgia Doctors Dispute Claims That Abortion Laws Contributed to Tragic Death of Amber Nicole Thurman

He added that cases involving septic shock due to complications from miscarriage or abortion present high mortality risks, and physicians often have to make quick decisions to stabilize patients for surgery, which typically happens immediately in emergency situations.

Democrats and pro-choice advocates have blamed so-called "abortion bans" for the two deaths and are seeking to force votes on abortion-related bills on Capitol Hill.

The advocacy group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America released a statement condemning Vice President Kamala Harris and pro-abortion Democrats for spreading misinformation relating to the fatalities.

"Amber Thurman and Candi Miller died after they suffered complications from dangerous abortion drugs and did not receive appropriate, completely legal emergency care," said president Marjorie Dannenfelser. "The laws do not penalize women who have abortions and they use plain, commonly accepted legal language."

Fox News Digital reached out to Piedmont Henry Hospital for comment but did not receive a response prior to publication.