In a recent public hearing at the state Capitol, a medical student in Wisconsin expressed her concerns about the proposed bill that would ban abortions after 14 weeks. Madalynn Welch, a student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, stated that if she cannot receive abortion training or perform abortions in her career, she would leave the state.

The hearing, which focused on the bill co-authored by Republican State Rep. Amanda Nedweski and Republican State Sen. Mary Felzkowski, saw both pro-life and pro-choice individuals applauding and criticizing the proposed ban. Supporters of the bill argue that it strikes a balance between those who advocate for a complete abortion ban and those who oppose any restrictions on abortions.

However, critics of the bill highlighted their concerns regarding the absence of exceptions for cases of rape or incest. The only exception included in the proposal is when the life or health of the mother is at risk, which further aggravated those opposing the bill.

State Rep. Nedweski responded to the criticism, stating that the 14-week period provides enough time for individuals to make a decision in cases of rape or incest. She also acknowledged that the bill is likely to be vetoed by Democrat Gov. Tony Evers, who has previously made clear his opposition to new abortion restrictions. It is worth noting that Wisconsin already has a 20-week abortion ban in place.

During the hearing, Madalynn Welch, representing the Medical College of Wisconsin, expressed her personal opinions on abortion access and its potential impact on medical students. Welch stated that she believes abortion should be unrestrictive and that individuals should be able to make the decision even when the pregnancy is at a later stage, including full-term.

Welch's concern for the proposed 14-week ban stems from the worries that it could discourage individuals in the state from pursuing careers as licensed OBGYN practitioners. Her statement that she would not stay in Wisconsin if she cannot receive abortion training or perform abortions in her career reflects the potential ramifications of such restrictions on the healthcare workforce in the state.

The Medical College of Wisconsin's website emphasizes the importance of access to contraception and safe and legal pregnancy termination as crucial aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. The institution stands with leading medical and healthcare organizations that oppose abortion bans, stating that restricting access to reproductive care disproportionately affects vulnerable patients and erodes the trust between physicians and patients.

While Fox News Digital attempted to obtain comments from Madalynn Welch and the Medical College of Wisconsin regarding the issue, they did not respond.

As the debate over abortion continues, the concerns of medical students like Welch highlight the potential impact of restrictive legislation on the healthcare industry and access to reproductive care in Wisconsin. The outcome of the proposed bill remains uncertain, but it is clear that voices on both sides of the issue continue to be vocal and passionate in expressing their viewpoints.