After the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in June 2022, abortion numbers in the U.S. have increased, with a reported rise of 1.5% in 2024 and 11.1% in 2023 compared to pre-Dobbs levels. Support for reproductive rights is growing, as is voluntary sterilization among young women. Despite numerous states imposing strict abortion bans, legal protections for healthcare providers are lacking, resulting in increased criminal prosecutions of pregnant individuals in emergency situations. Current trends show alarming rates of preventable maternal deaths, indicating dire consequences for women's health care.
Since the Dobbs decision in June 2022, the number of abortions in the US has risen, alongside increased support for reproductive rights and a surge in voluntary sterilizations.
Despite total or near-total abortion bans in 21 states, legislatures provide little legal protection for doctors to save pregnant women's lives, focusing instead on prosecuting those who need emergency care.
The Guttmacher Institute reports a 1.5% increase in abortions in 2024 and an 11.1% increase in 2023 from the pre-Dobbs level, signifying growing demand for reproductive healthcare.
The current rise in maternal deaths, criminal prosecutions of pregnant individuals, and backlash against reproductive autonomy point to a troubling trend in women's healthcare after the Dobbs ruling.
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