Author: Shefali Luthra

In the two years since Roe v. Wade’s overturn, states have increased public funding for anti-abortion centers by close to $500 million, according to a new analysis. These centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers, offer counseling and services meant to dissuade people from terminating pregnancies, but lack medical oversight. The dramatic growth in state funding for these centers has been fueled by the push to boost support in the absence of federal abortion rights. While abortion clinics are increasingly limited, anti-abortion centers become the main option for many patients. Conservative lawmakers have steered funding towards these centers, leading to…

Jennifer faced a difficult decision when she discovered she was pregnant in a state where abortion was illegal after six weeks. With limited resources and support, she struggled to find a solution. As Florida’s six-week abortion ban created barriers for women seeking this service, patients like Jennifer had to navigate through uncertainty and challenges. The impact of the ban extended beyond Jennifer’s story, affecting thousands of women in Florida who sought abortions. With limited options and increasing restrictions, patients had to consider alternative paths to terminate their pregnancies. The ban forced many to travel long distances or resort to risky…

Originally published by The 19th. After two years of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the number of abortions performed in the country has increased. However, the accessibility and availability of abortions have become more challenging in many areas. In 2023, clinicians provided over a million abortions, the highest recorded number in history since Roe’s fall. The trend of obtaining abortions has shifted towards people traveling across state lines or using telemedicine to receive drug prescriptions. Data reveals that almost 200,000 individuals traveled to another state for an abortion, and 1 in 5 abortions are now done through telemedicine.…