Iowa's six-week abortion ban leads to Planned Parenthood assisting 750 women seeking out-of-state care.

Iowa's abortion law, effective since July, prohibits abortions after six weeks, impacting many women before they are aware of their pregnancies. Planned Parenthood reports a significant drop in services and has helped 750 women find care out-of-state, primarily in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Illinois. While the law includes exceptions for certain cases, the exact number of affected Iowans remains unclear. Planned Parenthood is expanding its services to accommodate the increased demand.

October 28, 2024
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