{
  "id": 6404712,
  "title": "Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ectopic-pregnancy-deaths-have-nearly-doubled-its-worse-in-states-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPublica",
    "slug": "propublica",
    "url": "https://www.propublica.org/article/ectopic-pregnancy-deaths-doubled-analysis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent surge in deaths related to ectopic pregnancy has caught the attention of health experts and researchers alike. According to a ProPublica analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, the number of women who have died after an ectopic pregnancy has nearly doubled in the past few years. Ectopic pregnancies typically occur in the first trimester when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube. If left untreated, the embryo can cause the organ to rupture, leading to severe internal bleeding. Prompt medical care is crucial, as women should not die from such complications. However, ProPublica's findings reveal a worrying trend: nearly 200 ectopic pregnancy deaths occurred between 2020 and 2025, compared to around 100 in the previous six years.\n\nDr. Alice Abernathy, an OB-GYN in Philadelphia, emphasizes that a death related to ectopic pregnancy should be considered a \"never event,\" meaning it is preventable with appropriate medical care. The analysis, conducted by Lucas Waldron, presents the data involving ectopic pregnancies as a rate within three-year intervals to meet data suppression thresholds. The sharp increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths has raised serious concerns about the role of state restrictions on abortion, which have become more stringent since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. While the rise in ectopic deaths occurred nationwide, the growth has been particularly steep in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court's decision.",
  "summary": "The post Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. appeared first on ProPublica .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}