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Abortion declines 5 percent in first half of 2025

Dr. Michael J. New reports that the Guttmacher Institute found U.S. abortions fell about 5 percent in the first six months of 2025 compared with 2024.

Analysts cite Florida’s Heartbeat Act, which protects babies after six weeks, as a major factor. The law is estimated to save nearly 300 babies each month and is reducing out-of-state abortions in Florida.

Pro-life advocates note that telehealth abortions remain a concern, as some chemical abortions are still accessed without in-person medical oversight.

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