A majority of OBGYNs say the overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer is linked to more maternal deaths, according to a new survey.
June 21, 2023, 5:12 AMAbortion-rights supporters stage a counter protest during the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on Jan. 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.is linked to more maternal deaths, according to a new survey released early Wednesday from KFF.
Results showed 64% of all OB-GYNs surveyed believe the ruling has worsened pregnancy mortality. Seventy percent said it's worsened racial and ethnic inequities and 56% believe it's worsened the ability to attract new doctors to the field. The decision has also impacted miscarriage care. Four in 10 OB-GYNs in restricted states said they have faced constraints caring for patients experiencing miscarriages and other pregnancy-related emergencies. Meanwhile one in five across the U.S. reported the same.Only a little more than 20% of OB-GYNs reported a rise in patients seeking either emergency contraceptive pills or measures including birth control pills, patches, rings and injections.
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