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Abortion counts, trends, surveys, reporting definitions and measurement limitations.
Queensland’s newly released abortion statistics reveal the scale of the state’s abortion toll, prompting renewed calls for political accountability, protection of unborn life and an end to parliamentary silence.
Read →Connecticut’s 2025 abortion report was provided to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CDPH) upon request in August 2026. For the first time since CLI started requesting this data in 2017, the abortion data provided by the CDPH only represented abortions performed in outpatient “clinics.” In the past, CDPH […] The post Abortion Reporting: Connecticut (2025) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →"Every abortion involves the death of a child and harm to the mother. Now with easier access to abortion pills, the abortion rate is tragically climbing." The post During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill first appeared on OSV News .
Read →Oregon's 2025 abortion statistics were published in September 2026 on the state's Induced Termination of Pregnancy Dashboard managed by the Oregon Health Authority's Center for Health Statistics. Reported abortions in Oregon during 2025 increased to the highest total recorded by the Oregon Health Authority since 2009, although the published data does not include all details.
Read →Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, highlighted concerns about the rising abortion rate and health risks associated with easier access to abortion pills, urging prayer and action during Respect Life Month.
Read →The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a major emphasis on the dangers and easy access of chemical abortion drugs, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after former president Jennie Bradley Lichter stepped down in July.
Read →The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a focus on concerns about abortion drugs and their easy access, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after its former president stepped down in July.
Read →Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment, sponsored by Congressman Henry Hyde, has saved approximately 2,646,474 lives by preventing federal Medicaid funds from covering elective abortions. As of September 2025, 19 state Medicaid programs cover elective abortion, which circumvents the Hyde Amendment's impact, and various state abortion limits and pro-life laws have also influenced abortion rates independently of the amendment.
Read →Breda O’Brien delivered the keynote address at the Pro Life Campaign’s annual dinner held at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, where she discussed the impact of the repeal of the 8th Amendment and the cultural shifts needed to reduce abortion rates. She highlighted strategies for cultural change, including the importance of just laws, changed hearts, integrity, and human flourishing, and emphasized the role of pro-life organizations in supporting women and amplifying their voices.
Read →The World Health Organization predicts that new male contraceptive methods, including hormonal gels and non-hormonal pills, could be available within three to five years, around 2029 to 2031. While these methods aim to allow men to take a more active role in contraception, concerns are raised about their effectiveness, potential behavioral consequences, and the impact on attitudes toward pregnancy and abortion. The WHO has published Target Product Profiles to guide development, and surveys indicate significant interest among men, with 69% of British men willing to use hormonal contraceptives that suppress sperm production. Critics argue that increased contraception availability does not necessarily reduce abortion rates and may contribute to a culture that devalues children and family life.
Read →Mia Steupert compares national post-Dobbs abortion estimates from different data sources. The report discusses how interstate travel, mail-order medication, and changing state laws complicate estimates of abortion incidence.
Read →The effort comes as data have shown an overall rise in abortion rates, with some reports claiming the number of abortions in the U.S. has nearly doubled.
Read →When Florida’s six-week abortion law took effect, many of us hoped it would mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our state.
Read →New discusses Guttmacher estimates of interstate abortion travel and medication provision, including early 2026 data. He argues that greater telehealth use helps explain reduced travel while maintaining that state restrictions still influence birth outcomes.
Read →The authors review Wyoming's 2025 abortion report and contrast its reported count with outside estimates. The analysis explains that provider location, mailed medication, and data-collection methods can produce different totals.
Read →The authors compare South Dakota's official 2025 abortion reporting with estimates of medication sent into the state. They distinguish reported procedures from mailed regimens and caution that these measures do not describe the same population or outcome.
Read →Alaska released its 2025 abortion statistics in March 2026. The report shows that the total number of abortions decreased by four from 2024. As of July 2026, 11 states had released 2025 abortion reports, with four showing decreases in abortion totals from the previous year. The data published by the state does not include the […] The post Abortion Reporting: Alaska (2025) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →West Virginia’s 2025 abortion statistics by quarter were published throughout 2024 and into early 2026, showing that five fewer abortions occurred in the Mountain State in 2025 compared to 2024. The information in the abortion report published by the state will be summarized below. The data published by the state does not include the total […] The post Abortion Reporting: West Virginia (2025) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →This analysis describes a decline in abortions reported by South Carolina and reviews the distribution of abortion methods. The authors explain that the state report does not capture every abortion obtained by residents, including some medication supplied from outside the state.
Read →The authors analyze Nebraska's reported 2025 abortions and compare the state figures with estimates from other research organizations. They emphasize that differences in mail-order abortion coverage and abortions obtained outside the state complicate direct comparisons.
Read →The authors examine Maine's reported 2025 abortions and describe an increase from the prior year. They compare official reporting with broader estimates and discuss the effect of differing treatment of mailed abortion medication.
Read →The analysis explains that Arkansas reported no in-state abortions for 2025 while other organizations estimated medication shipments into the state. The authors stress that a zero in the state report does not establish that no Arkansas residents obtained abortions.
Read →Abortion statistics released by the Department of Health in Ireland show there were 10,600 abortions in Ireland in 2025, a 59.02% increase since legislation introducing abortion on demand came into effect in 2019, when 6,666 abortions took place. This brings the total from 2019 until the end of 2025 to almost 60,000 abortions. Before new […]
Read →New reviews the Society of Family Planning's final 2025 estimates and emphasizes the growing share attributed to telehealth. His commentary argues that mailed medication weakens state abortion restrictions and calls for federal policy changes.
Read →Vermont’s 2024 abortion statistics were published online as part of the state’s full vital statistics report in April 2026. The report is available on the Vermont Department of Health website and shows that Vermont abortions decreased in 2024. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Vermont […] The post Abortion Reporting: Vermont (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →Massachusetts’ 2024 abortion statistics were published in December 2025 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). Reported abortions in Massachusetts more than doubled from 2023 to 2024. This data does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Massachusetts residents out of state or the number of self-managed abortions performed on women outside […] The post Abortion Reporting: Massachusetts (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scotland abortion numbers highest ever on record, calls to urgently reinstate in-person consultation for home abortions 26 May 2026 – Abortion statistics released today by Public Health Scotland show that the number of abortions carried out in Scotland in 2025 was the highest number on record. The total number […]
Read →Tom Vail Comprehensive Summary of Key Topics, Insights, and Conclusion/Decision Key Topics Florida for Life political committee’s efforts to end abortion in Florida Challenges in tracking and reporting abortion statistics, especially with the rise of mail-order abortion pills Personal stories and experiences of abortion survivors and former abortion doctors The mental and emotional toll on… The post Tom Vail Florida for Life first appeared on Prolife Radio .
Read →On April 4, the governor of Russia’s Novgorod region made an extraordinary statement at an event on boosting birthrates. “We’ve had these small victories, but that’s not enough,” Gleb Nitkin said while discussing a 30% drop in the abortion rate. “The [demographic] situation in our country is critical, and allowing elective abortions is too big a luxury. [...] The post Abortion Is a Luxury Europe Cannot Afford first appeared on The Bridgehead .
Read →Florida lawmakers told the public they passed a 6-week abortion ban.
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