A study published in the American Journal of Medical Association found that infant mortality rose by 6% in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with Black infants, low-income families, and babies with congenital defects disproportionately affected. Researcher Dr. Alison Gemmill from Johns Hopkins explained that the rise is linked to forced continuation of high-risk pregnancies, and she highlighted the emotional and physical toll on affected families, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policy decisions. Originally published at BBC.

Alison Gemmill is interviewed.