The Daily Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn’t.
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Nov 29, 2023 Margot Sanger-Katz, a domestic correspondent for The New York Times with a focus on health care, dives into the surprising aftermath of the Roe v. Wade reversal. Despite expectations of reduced abortions, the data reveals a 2.3% increase in births in states with abortion bans. Many women are resorting to obtaining abortion pills internationally, highlighting the complexities of reproductive choices. Enhanced access to abortion in legal states, combined with technology, has led to increasing demand, defying the narrative of restricted access.
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Birth Rate Increase Post-Roe
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade led to a birth increase in all 13 states that immediately banned abortion.
- This increase is a small percentage overall, but represents about 25% of women who would have had abortions.
Geography of Impact
- Birth increases were higher in states where women had to travel longer distances for abortions.
- This was especially true in the South, like Texas and Mississippi, where access became significantly limited.
Missouri's Minimal Increase
- Missouri, with one clinic near the Illinois border, saw the smallest birth rate increase after the ban.
- Women only had to travel slightly further to access abortion services in Illinois.