The Devastating Impact of Abortion Bans on Women's Health

A Chilling Rise in Pregnancy Complications

For years, advocates for abortion access have stressed a fundamental truth: abortion is healthcare. Denying this reality has dire consequences, tragically illustrated by the alarming rise in pregnancy-related complications in Texas following the state's 2021 abortion ban.

A groundbreaking data analysis by ProPublica reveals a stark increase in severe health risks for pregnant women. Specifically, the rate of sepsis, a life-threatening infection, has skyrocketed by over 50% among women hospitalized for pregnancy loss in their second trimester.

The Dangerous Illusion of "Compromise"

This heartbreaking data underscores the dangers of interfering with the doctor-patient relationship. So-called "centrist compromises" on abortion often propose restricting access while simultaneously claiming prosecutions won't occur. But as the situation in Texas demonstrates, such legislative maneuvering creates a chilling effect that ultimately jeopardizes women's well-being.

When the judgment of medical professionals and their patients is overridden by political mandates, tragic outcomes like these become inevitable. The data speaks for itself: restricting access to abortion doesn't eliminate it; it simply makes it more dangerous.

“Once you override the judgment of patient and doctor, this is what you get,” highlights the inherent flaw in these restrictive policies.