Abortion Trends: Post-Roe Study Reveals Surprising Patterns

A study by the Guttmacher Institute reveals significant increases in the number of abortions in Illinois and New Mexico, with a 69% and 220% jump respectively. The data suggests that people seeking abortions are willing to travel if they cannot access the procedure in their home state. The study also highlights the strain this puts on providers' capacity to provide care. States bordering ban states, such as Montana, Wyoming, and Ohio, also saw small increases. The research only measured abortions that occurred in clinics, hospitals, and doctor's offices, and did not account for self-managed abortions or other factors contributing to changes in abortion numbers.