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Maternal Health

By
SBA Team
| May 22, 2026

Important information about the holistically negative impact abortion has on women’s mental, emotional, and physical health.

A woman's side profile in silhouette on a blue background with text exploring the relationship between abortion and maternal mental health, emphasizing that women's health is a researched, not debated, topic.Silhouette of a woman’s head with geometric lines overlaid, alongside text summarizing a study on women’s health showing women who had abortions had a higher risk of mental health problems compared to those who carried pregnancies to birth.Infographic summarizing a 2025 Canadian study on maternal health: psychiatric hospitalization risk rose by 81%, substance use disorder hospitalization by 75%, and suicide attempt hospitalization by 116% after pregnancy.A woman sits with her head in her hands, appearing distressed. The text above discusses studies linking increased depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders to some women after abortion, highlighting the importance of maternal mental health and wellness.Graphic with abstract pattern and bold text: Behind every statistic is a woman’s lived experience. Smaller text below discusses abortion being followed by mental health challenges, highlighting the importance of compassionate pregnancy care.
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