Laws targeting drug use in pregnancy have become more punitive

Drug-related pregnancy laws almost entirely overlap with alcohol-related pregnancy laws

Abortion safety does not differ depending on facility type

New research finds that ASC laws are unnecessary to maintain the safety of abortion

State policies targeting alcohol use in pregnancy result in worse birth outcomes

These policies may cause women to avoid prenatal care instead of seek support

Study finds abortion-related emergency department visits are extremely rare

Among U.S. women of reproductive age who visited EDs from 2009-2013, only 0.01% (1 in every 10,000) were abortion-related

California university students face barriers to accessing medication abortion off campus; it would be feasible for student health centers to provide care

The California State Legislature is considering SB 320, which would mandate on-campus access to medication abortion at public universities

The Turnaway Study finds that abortion does not increase women’s risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts

Having a history of mental health conditions and partner violence is associated with suicidal ideation; having an abortion is not

Novel study identifies 27 large U.S. cities as “abortion deserts”

Forty percent of the abortion facilities in the Northeast and West only provide medication abortion

Allowing pharmacists to dispense medication abortion on prescription could improve access to early abortion care

FDA restrictions on dispensing mifepristone in the U.S. are not evidence-based

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Thomas S, Treffers R, Berglas NF, Drabble L, Roberts SCM Drug Use During Pregnancy Policies in the United States From 1970 to 2016. August 2018. Contemporary Drug Problems, [Epub ahead of print].
Joffe C The Struggle to Save Abortion Care. August 2018. Contexts, doi.org/10.1177/1536504218792522.
Baer RJ, Lessard LN, Jankowska M, Anderson JG, Block J, Chambers CD, Fuchs J, Kuppermann M, McLemore MR, Newel G, Oltman SP, Rogers EE, Ryckman KK, Steurer MA, Yang J-A, Franck LS, Rand L, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL Comparison of risk and protective factors for preterm birth in rural, suburban, and urban Fresno County, California. August 2018. Journal of Epidemiological Research, 4(2):50-58.
Raifman S, Orlando M, Rafie S, Grossman D Medication abortion: Potential for improved patient access through pharmacies. July 2018. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 58(4):377–381.
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Banner photos: Clinician and patient photo ©  iStock/monkeybusinessimages; Mentor award group image © Michael Rubottom Photography; Ultrasound image © zilli/iStockphoto.com; Preventing pregnancy image © Image Point Fr/Shutterstock.com.

Research category photos: Abortion section photo © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Mark Adams, Rocketclips. Contraception photo © Cindy Chew for ANSIRH. Culture image part of an infographic designed for ANSIRH by Jessica Harrington, with art direction by Kate Giambrone and Julianna Johnson. International photo courtesy Stew and Vee Carrington via Creative Commons license. Policy photo courtesy of Heather Ault (modified and cropped). Turnaway photo © Jana Carrey for ANSIRH.

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