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OB-GYN Surge Challenges Narrative Post-Roe v. Wade

5/1/2025

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In pro-life states, the number of OB-GYNs surged by 8.3% following the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, challenging the narrative of a mass exodus. This study also reveals that state abortion laws could shape Americans' feelings of belonging and their migration choices, potentially widening the political rift in the nation.

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In pro-life states, the number of OB-GYNs surged by 8.3% following the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, challenging the narrative of a mass exodus. This study also reveals that state abortion laws could shape Americans' feelings of belonging and their migration choices, potentially widening the political rift in the nation.