Maternal Mortality Archives

Pro-life states saw drop in maternal mortality, new study finds

The maternal mortality rate fell by 2.4% in Texas since the Heartbeat Act passed in 2021 and other states with strong pro-life laws saw a 3.3% drop in maternal mortality.

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Jonathon Van Maren

• Apr 13, 2026Apr 14, 2026

Maternal deaths have fallen 20% since overturn of Roe, CDC data show

Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute points to CDC data showing improved maternal health metrics post-Dobbs, debunking claims that abortion restrictions have harmed women.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Mar 24, 2026Mar 25, 2026

Maternal deaths fell after reversal of Roe v. Wade: CDC report

A federal report shows that maternal deaths declined sharply in 2023, contradicting predictions that abortion restrictions would lead to a health crisis.

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Robert Jones

• Jul 2, 2025Jul 3, 2025

South Dakota Democrat gives up on ‘pro-abortion’ bills, says they ‘would not pass’

A South Dakota Democrat openly used the phrase ‘pro-abortion’ to describe her side’s position. Erin Healy has previously called it ‘dangerous’ to say that children do best in a home with a mother and a father.

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Matt Lamb

• Feb 13, 2025

Falling maternal mortality rates contradict pro-abortion rhetoric against overturning Roe

A new CDC report shows a 17% decline in maternal mortality in 2023, the first full year after Roe v. Wade’s reversal – challenging the pro-abortion narrative that pro-life laws endanger women’s health.

Blogs

Jonathon Van Maren

• Feb 13, 2025Feb 14, 2025

Pro-life expert debunks report linking maternal deaths to abortion restrictions

Charlotte Lozier Institute fellow Dr. Michael New argued that a report claiming pro-life laws led to increased maternal death in Texas is flawed and that ‘countries with strong pro-life laws also have low maternal mortality rates.’

Blogs

Jonathon Van Maren

• Sep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024

Maternal mortality rates in the US have been greatly overestimated, new study finds

Misconceptions linking the prohibition of abortion to increased maternal mortality persist, despite evidence suggesting otherwise, such as in Ethiopia and Mexico.

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Cassy Fiano-Chesser

• Mar 26, 2024Mar 26, 2024

Kristi Noem declares 2024 to be ‘Freedom for Life’ Year in South Dakota

The Republican governor said that the 'most important way' for South Dakota to promote the freedom for life in the state is to take 'care of both moms and their babies before birth AND after.'

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Ashley Sadler

• Jan 12, 2024Jan 15, 2024

Lockdowns have led to ‘avoidable deaths of both mothers and babies,’ researchers say

More child-birthing deaths, stillbirths, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, and maternal stress worldwide during the lockdowns, Lancet study says, but fewer premature births

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Celeste McGovern

• Apr 7, 2021Jul 30, 2021

OB/GYN group blasts $600M global abortion fund: Women need help having babies, not killing them

Abortions do not significantly reduce maternal deaths. Meeting the basic obstetrical needs of mothers and children does.

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MaterCare International

• Mar 6, 2017Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Maternal Mortality

Maternal deaths have fallen 20% since overturn of Roe, CDC data show

Maternal deaths fell after reversal of Roe v. Wade: CDC report

South Dakota Democrat gives up on ‘pro-abortion’ bills, says they ‘would not pass’

Falling maternal mortality rates contradict pro-abortion rhetoric against overturning Roe

Pro-life expert debunks report linking maternal deaths to abortion restrictions

Maternal mortality rates in the US have been greatly overestimated, new study finds

Kristi Noem declares 2024 to be ‘Freedom for Life’ Year in South Dakota

Lockdowns have led to ‘avoidable deaths of both mothers and babies,’ researchers say

OB/GYN group blasts $600M global abortion fund: Women need help having babies, not killing them