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Texas banned abortion. Then sepsis rates soared. (www.propublica.org)
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Summary

After Texas banned abortion in 2021, sepsis rates among women hospitalized for second-trimester pregnancy loss rose over 50%, with maternal deaths increasing 33% from 2019 to 2023.

ProPublica’s analysis found that sepsis risk surged when the fetus still had a heartbeat, as doctors hesitated to intervene due to legal fears.

Maternal health experts warn that abortion bans delay critical care, endangering women’s lives.

Texas lawmakers, facing mounting evidence and public pressure, are considering amending the law to better protect patients, but changes remain uncertain.

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[–] endeavor@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago

if americans learn anything from the current administration is to strip protection from making illegal and harmful descisions at a government level.

Just cause you won a popularity contest and accepted millions of dollars from companies to do it, shouldn't mean you won't sit on the chair for insane, illegal acts in the government.