# Miscarriage and Abortion hotline

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-02**: Current Operations — Providers continue to manage high call volumes while navigating a complex patchwork of state regulations and shield laws.
- **2022-06**: Dobbs Decision — The U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion protections and triggering state-level bans.
- **2022**: Shift in Caller Needs — The hotline observes a marked increase in questions regarding legal safety, surveillance, and police reporting.
- **2020**: Hotline Tenure Begins — Dr. April Lockley joins the M+A hotline; caller concerns are primarily clinical and pain-related.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Post-Roe Legal Risks Reshape At-Home Abortion Support and Medical Privacy
2026-02-23 00:33:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/abortion-hotline-legal-risks-medical-privacy

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