Articles tagged as: abortion
January 12, 2024
Indiana’s abortion ban has few exceptions. But navigating them can be difficult for providers
One of the few, narrow exceptions of Indiana's near-total abortion ban is if the pregnant person's health or life is at risk. However, some providers say because the bans language is vague, they have concerns about the potential legal risk of determining what qualifies under the exception.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Some states with abortion bans saw slightly more births, new analysis finds
A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2023
Appeals court hears arguments in religious freedom challenge to Indiana abortion ban
Hoosiers are one step closer to finding out whether Indiana's abortion ban illegally clashes with the states religious freedom guarantees.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
Indiana appeals court set for hearing in religious freedom lawsuit against abortion ban
Whether Indiana's near-total abortion ban violates some peoples religious freedom will be under the microscope in the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception
In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2023
Indiana abortion clinics take new aim at broadening exceptions in abortion ban
Indianas former abortion care providers are taking new aim at the states near-total abortion ban following their loss at the state Supreme Court earlier this year.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Nationwide Legal abortions didn’t fall in the first year after Dobbs
One year after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion, the number of legal abortions actually increased nationwide, according to a new report by the Society of Family Planning.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2023
Advocates: Confusion, fear over abortion ban leads to decline in requests for out-of-state care
Advocates say confusion around Indianas near-total abortion ban is hindering access to care even from states where abortion is still legal and accessible. The only statewide abortion fund in Indiana has seen a decline in the number of people reaching out for resources.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2023
Planned Parenthood adds vasectomy services in Mishawaka
Planned Parenthood will provide vasectomy services at the Mishawaka Health Center in northern Indiana. This is the second Planned Parenthood location to offer the service in the state.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Hospitals close-lipped on post-rape abortion policies
Indiana’s largest hospital systems are opaque on their policies for post-rape abortions — or flatly deny the prospect as “elective” — drawing into question the effectiveness of the rape exemption written into the state’s newly effective abortion ban.
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