Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
Summary
A new statement from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine says doctors who specialize in pregnancy care should include abortion services as a basic part of their work in states where abortion laws are strict. These laws make it hard for doctors to offer care based on medical evidence, especially after the Dobbs Supreme Court decision led to more abortion restrictions.Key Facts
- 41 U.S. states ban abortion at some point during pregnancy.
- These bans make it difficult for doctors to provide care following medical guidelines based on evidence.
- Deaths from ectopic pregnancies nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025.
- Patients needing later abortions are arriving at clinics sicker and later in pregnancy.
- Maternal-fetal specialists play a key role in many pregnancy health decisions, including complicated cases.
- Medical experts urge hospitals to prepare legal and care plans ahead of emergencies to support patients better.
- Patients are encouraged to expand access to abortion up to the legal limits allowed by their state laws.
- A real patient example shows how travel for abortion care can cause additional stress and hardship.
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