Pro-life expert debunks viral claim that Texas abortion ban caused maternal death surge
A pro-life expert has refuted claims that Texas' abortion ban has led to a surge in maternal deaths. The claims, which circulated on social media, were debunked by Michael New, who pointed out that maternal mortality rates actually decreased after the ban took effect. This incident is part of a broader trend of misinformation surrounding the impact of pro-life laws.
- ▪Claims that Texas' abortion ban caused a 56% increase in maternal mortality have been debunked.
- ▪Michael New, a statistics expert, noted that maternal mortality rates fell by more than 35% in Texas in 2022.
- ▪The assertion that pro-life laws contribute to maternal mortality has been contradicted by multiple studies.
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News Pro-life expert debunks viral claim that Texas abortion ban caused maternal death surge Abortion supporters claim pro-life laws contribute to increases in maternal mortality. But an expert on statistics and pro-life laws once again debunked this claim. Shutterstock MattLamb 0 Matt Lamb Comments 0 Wed May 20, 2026 - 11:03 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Supporters of the legalized killing of preborn children have once again been caught spreading false information about maternal mortality.
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