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flag Over 400 pregnancy-related prosecutions surged in 16 states post-Dobbs, mainly over substance use, deterring prenatal care.

flag Over 400 pregnancy-related prosecutions occurred in 16 states within two years of the 2022 Dobbs decision, mostly for substance use during pregnancy, with Alabama accounting for nearly half. flag Charges often involved child abuse or chemical endangerment, and some included abortion medication allegations. flag Despite abortion bans typically exempting pregnant people, criminal cases have increased, deterring women from seeking prenatal care. flag Advocates warn these prosecutions harm maternal and fetal health, especially in states with fetal personhood laws.

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