Louisiana Abortion Ban Disrupts Standard Pregnancy Care

A report reveals that Louisiana's abortion ban has disrupted standard pregnancy care, leading to risky surgeries, delayed treatment for miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, and unnecessary C-sections. Doctors are fearful of penalties and are altering medical practices to avoid appearing to provide abortion procedures. This disruption is endangering patients and infringing on reproductive and human rights, worsening maternal health outcomes, especially for Black and low-income women. The ban's impact on pregnancy care is raising concerns about potential exodus of OB-GYNs and exacerbating the state's existing shortage of obstetricians.