Abortion hotline use soared before and after Dobbs, study finds

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A study of 16,000 callers to a nationwide abortion and miscarriage hotline found that demand for confidential clinical support surged 210% in the year following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. The spike occurred both before and after the June 2022 ruling, suggesting heightened need for guidance during periods of legal uncertainty. Researchers analyzed usage patterns at the Miscarriage & Abortion Hotline, tracking how people sought help navigating reproductive health decisions amid shifting legal landscapes.