Omphalocele and gastroschisis trends among states with vs without 20-week abortion bans from 2012-2018

Prior to recent legislature changes, many states enacted 20-week abortion bans. As related laws are implemented, understanding associated impacts may help guide future care. Gastroschisis and omphalocele diagnoses are often diagnosed at 20-week anatomy ultrasounds. Omphalocele is more often associated with other anomalies and carries a greater mortality rate compared to gastroschisis. We sought to examine trends in rates of gastroschisis and omphalocele diagnoses between states with and without 20-week abortion bans in the US during 2012-2018.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rachel Egan, Uma Doshi, Sarina R. Chaiken, Bharti Garg, Aaron B. Caughey Tags: Poster Session IV Source Type: research