Articles tagged as: abortion laws
February 20, 2025
Judge blocks Indiana from releasing abortion records — for now
Doctors argue releasing abortion records, even with redaction, could compromise patient privacy. The judge’s ruling temporarily blocks the state from disclosing the reports while the case proceeds.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2025
Judge hears arguments in case to decide if Indiana can release abortion records
A judge will soon decide if the Indiana Department of Health can release terminated pregnancy reports, following a hearing Tuesday.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025
Pregnant in an abortion ban state? Here’s how to prepare for an emergency
Abortion bans can impact pregnant people who may experience a spontaneous miscarriage. Some women in abortion ban states have even died because of that. So, what do pregnant women and their loved ones need to know to prepare in case of an emergency?
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
Iowa's new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
An Iowa law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy is poised to go into effect next week. The law could have rippling affects on abortion care across the Midwest.
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
Why some health experts are worried after Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF
Southern Baptists voted to oppose In Vitro Fertilization for the first time during their convention in Indianapolis. It’s a move that, some worry, could indicate a growing push among conservative groups to advance arguments for fetal personhood and further restrict reproductive choice.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
Lawmakers across the U.S. say they want to shield in-vitro fertilization providers from legal threats.The question is: How can they do that effectively?
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Some states with abortion bans saw slightly more births, new analysis finds
A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception
In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Nationwide Legal abortions didn’t fall in the first year after Dobbs
One year after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion, the number of legal abortions actually increased nationwide, according to a new report by the Society of Family Planning.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
More abortion lawsuits likely as Indiana's near-total ban takes effect
Indianas near-total abortion ban is set to take effect Tuesday after the state Supreme Court OK'd its constitutionality in a recent ruling.
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