Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. by Andrea Suozzo and Agnel Philip September 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. by Andrea Suozzo and Agnel Philip September 9, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/ectopic-pregnancy-deaths-doubled-analysis?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, raises questions about the role of abortion bans. Reporting Highlights Increase in Deaths: ProPublica’s analysis of CDC data found that almost 200 women died after an ectopic pregnancy from 2020 to 2025, compared with about 100 in the previous six years. Delays in Care: Abortion bans make exceptions for ectopic pregnancies, but getting a definitive diagnosis can mean waiting days or even weeks, while the risk of rupture and death rises. Federal Inaction: There’s been no public response to the increase in deaths. The Department of Health and Human Services has drastically cut maternal health staffers and grant funding.