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The New York Times July 17, 2022

They Had Miscarriages, and New Abortion Laws Obstructed Treatment

by Pam Belluck

Surgical procedures and medication for miscarriages are identical to those for abortion, and some patients report delayed or denied miscarriage care because doctors and pharmacists fear running afoul of abortion bans.

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