Fetal heartbeat abortion laws. Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Laws If you’ve seen a headline or law that says abortion is banned “once a fetal heartbeat is detected,” you’re not alone in wondering what that actually means. The term sounds medical, but it’s often used misleadingly—and isn’t based in science the way most people think. Let’s…
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Breaking Abortion Laws: Legal Consequences for Patients and Providers
Breaking Abortion Laws. Due to the increasingly restrictive nature of abortion laws across different states, the ramifications for patients and healthcare providers who break these laws can be complicated or severe. Knowing the legal landscape, state-specific variations, and what evidence one would need in order to prosecute is vital for anyone involved in reproductive health…
