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The Dobbs effect: Why abortions have risen across America

www.nbcnews.com Why abortions rose after Roe was overturned

Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Here's what's behind the trend.

Why abortions rose after Roe was overturned

Summary

Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Instead, U.S. abortion rates rose in 2023, surpassing 1 million, driven by expanded access to abortion pills and increased out-of-state travel.

Telemedicine policies, donations, and shield laws protecting providers enabled medication abortions to account for 63% of all abortions.

However, low-income women of color face significant barriers.

Advocates fear restrictions under a Trump administration, including tighter FDA rules on abortion pills or enforcement of the Comstock Act.

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