Commonwealth Fund October 22, 2024
Kristen Kolb

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Abortion bans and restrictions that took effect after the reversal of Roe v. Wade could worsen access to maternity care in many states

State anti-abortion laws are driving some ob/gyns to relocate, while others report increased anxiety, depression, and fears of prosecution

Maternity care deserts — that is, areas with no obstetric providers or hospitals or centers providing maternity care — were recently identified in 35 percent of U.S. counties. These gaps in the maternal care workforce precede the June 2022 Supreme Court ruling (i.e., the Dobbs decision) that overturned Roe v. Wade. But since the Dobbs decision, some states have enacted restrictions on abortion, making access more difficult and heightening disparities among states. In addition to providing maternity...

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