How Abortion Bans Are Reshaping Fertility Choices and What It Means for At-Home Conception

Did you know that in states with near-total abortion bans, the rate of second-trimester abortions has doubled? A recent eye-opening study covered by TIME magazine reveals an unintended and complex consequence of restrictive reproductive laws — more people are having to travel farther and delay critical decisions about pregnancy termination, leading to a spike in later-term abortions (source). This trend isn't just a statistic; it’s reshaping how individuals and couples think about fertility, pregnancy, and family planning in 2025.