A Dangerous Trend: Why Infant Mortality is Rising in States with Abortion Bans.
As abortion bans sweep across the United States, many are raising concerns about the unintended consequences these laws have on maternal and infant health.
A disturbing trend has begun to emerge: infant mortality rates are rising in states with restrictive abortion laws. While these laws are often promoted as measures to protect life, the reality is that they may be putting both mothers and infants in grave danger.
In states where abortion access is severely limited, women are forced to carry pregnancies to term, even in situations where there are serious health risks.
These risks can include fetal abnormalities, conditions that threaten the mother's health, or complications that could lead to stillbirth or premature birth.
Without access to abortion, many women are unable to seek the necessary medical care at the right time, leading to avoidable health crises that can jeopardize both the mother’s and the infant’s survival.
In cases where pregnancy complications arise, delays in obtaining medical intervention can be fatal. For example, conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and infections can quickly become life-threatening for both mother and child if left untreated.
In some cases, the inability to terminate a high-risk pregnancy exacerbates these issues, leading to premature births, low birth weight, or even death shortly after birth.
Moreover, the emotional and physical toll of carrying a non-viable pregnancy can also take a long-term toll on a woman’s overall health. The stress and trauma associated with being denied an abortion can contribute to maternal health issues.