In Reply to: Repubs don't want you to know they are killing women posted by mh on September 08, 2026 at 11:01:48
> Overall, women are nearly twice as likely to die in states with abortion bans versus states where abortion is legal, according to a 2025 study from the Gender Equity Policy Institute. And even before that, the United States already had a higher maternal mortality rate than its peer nations.
I believe this is more accurate from looking at the study:
"Women in states with abortion bans were nearly twice as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after giving birth as women in states where abortion was legal and accessible."
Also from report
"Texas saw maternal mortality increase 56% in 2022, the first full year after its abortion restrictions took effect."