What were some of the consequences of clandestine abortion in the context of illegality? What kinds of restrictions to abortion have been introduced at the state level in the context of legal abortion?
a. Consequences of clandestine abortion in the context of illegality included higher risk of injury or death for women, stigma and shame, and lack of access to proper medical care.
b. Restrictions to abortion introduced at the state level in the context of legal abortion have included mandatory waiting periods, required counseling or ultrasound viewing, limitations on public funding for abortion, and parental consent or notification requirements for minors.
c. Consequences of clandestine abortion in the context of illegality included increased financial burden on low-income women, reliance on unregulated and unsafe providers, and psychological trauma.
d. Restrictions to abortion introduced at the state level in the context of legal abortion have included gestational age limits, mandatory clinic regulations, and limitations on the use of telemedicine for abortion access.