States with abortion bans have documented increases in pregnancy-associated deaths, with an estimated 8–9% increase since the restrictions took effect. The effects extend beyond abortion care to miscarriage management and pregnancy emergencies. However, findings on broader maternal complications are still emerging and mixed, so the full picture of morbidity impacts isn't yet clear. This matters because pregnant people in these states face real delays in emergency care, and physicians report fear of legal prosecution affecting clinical judgment. What's less visible: the impact on low-income and minority women, who already face higher maternal mortality and now have even fewer safe options for complex pregnancies.