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Timeline

  1. Dobbs Decision

    The U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion protections and triggering state-level bans.

  2. Current Operations

    Providers continue to manage high call volumes while navigating a complex patchwork of state regulations and shield laws.

  3. Shift in Caller Needs

    The hotline observes a marked increase in questions regarding legal safety, surveillance, and police reporting.

  4. Hotline Tenure Begins

    Dr. April Lockley joins the M+A hotline; caller concerns are primarily clinical and pain-related.

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Regulation Bearish

Post-Roe Legal Risks Reshape At-Home Abortion Support and Medical Privacy

The Miscarriage and Abortion (M+A) hotline reports a significant shift in caller anxiety, moving from clinical concerns to fears of criminalization and law enforcement reporting. Following the 2022 Supreme Court decision, medical providers and patients are navigating a fragmented regulatory landscape where the intersection of healthcare and legal liability creates new barriers to emergency care.

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