Most human embryos naturally die after conception – restrictive abortion laws fail to take this embryo loss into account

Human embryos are far more likely to die than come to term, an evolutionary trait seen across species. Laws granting personhood at conception ignore built-in embryo loss, with potentially grave consequences.

Kathryn Kavanagh, Associate Professor of Biology, UMass Dartmouth • conversation
Sept. 1, 2022 • ~10 min

When abortion at a clinic is not available, 1 in 3 pregnant people say they will do something on their own to end the pregnancy

The fall of Roe v. Wade will result in more people deciding to privately end a pregnancy, a new study finds. But how often people will turn to safe versus unsafe options remains to be seen.

Lauren Ralph, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 31, 2022 • ~5 min

What to know about the costs of traveling for abortion care in the US – here's what I learned from talking to hundreds of women who've sought abortions

For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.

Katrina Kimport, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 30, 2022 • ~5 min

New restrictions on abortion care will have psychological harms -- here's what research shows will happen in post-Roe America

Escalating legal restrictions throughout the US might mean an increase in mental health disorders for those who are denied an abortion.

Rachel Diamond, Clinical Training DIrector and Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2022 • ~8 min

How to navigate self-managed abortion issues such as access, wait times and complications – a family physician explains

Abortion pills are available online, and many of them are safe. But not all sites have been properly vetted for legitimacy.

Grace Shih, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
July 22, 2022 • ~8 min

What the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion means for women's health and well-being: 4 essential reads

Scholars explain how the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is likely to affect women’s health.

Matt Williams, Breaking News Editor • conversation
June 24, 2022 • ~7 min

Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision

By a 6 to 3 majority, the Supreme Court decided to overrule the landmark Roe decision and end almost 50 years of access to abortion being a constitution right.

Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law and Professor of Law, Boston University • conversation
June 24, 2022 • ~11 min

Less than 1% of abortions take place in the third trimester – here’s why people get them

The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays caused by state policies.

Katrina Kimport, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 17, 2022 • ~5 min

Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls

Data privacy is an abstract issue for most people, even though virtually everyone is at risk. If abortion becomes illegal, digital surveillance could take an even darker turn.

Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati • conversation
May 16, 2022 • ~8 min

What's at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade -- 3 essential reads

A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests that a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the US.

Matt Williams, Breaking News Editor • conversation
May 3, 2022 • ~8 min

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