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The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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Forced pregnancy impacts mental health. Here’s how

A study shows that five years after having an abortion, nearly all women say it was the right decision. In contrast, lack of abortion access can lead to anxiety and depression.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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Resources for safe abortion access and reproductive rights

With so much about reproductive care in flux, it’s helpful to stay informed about abortion rights where you live.

Updated Apr. 12, 2023
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What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for women who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Roe v. Wade is about more than just abortion. It is about reproductive rights. It is about health care for women.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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What happens if Roe v. Wade gets overturned?

A leaked Supreme Court draft shows the Court will vote to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022

Alyssa Milano once thought her miscarriages were ‘punishment’ for her abortions

The actress talks about how her Catholic faith impacted her feelings about her own miscarriages and abortions.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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I’m married. I’m a mother. I had an abortion in Texas.

Abortion looks different for everyone but collective trauma is real.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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Here’s the thing: Many women don’t even know they’re pregnant at 6 weeks

The deadline for Texas' new abortion ban can be easily missed.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Texas valedictorian goes off-script to shed light on her state’s abortion ban

Paxton Smith chose to use her platform to call out the Texas abortion ban, calling the legislation "de-humanizing."

Updated Oct. 16, 2021
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10 facts about the state of abortion in America right now

Even prior to Roe being overturned, abortion rates were at a record low.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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