Last mentioned: Feb 23, 2026
Current Operations
Providers continue to manage high call volumes while navigating a complex patchwork of state regulations and shield laws.
Dobbs Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion protections and triggering state-level bans.
Dobbs Decision
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion protections.
Shift in Caller Needs
The hotline observes a marked increase in questions regarding legal safety, surveillance, and police reporting.
Shift in Caller Profile
Hotline reports a surge in questions regarding criminalization and legal safety over clinical symptoms.
Hotline Tenure Begins
Dr. April Lockley joins the M+A hotline; caller concerns are primarily clinical and pain-related.
M+A Hotline Launch
The Miscarriage and Abortion hotline begins providing volunteer-led medical support.
The Miscarriage and Abortion (M+A) hotline is seeing a fundamental shift in caller priorities, moving from clinical symptom management to acute fears of criminalization. Medical Director Dr. April Lockley reports that post-Roe v. Wade, patients are increasingly hesitant to seek emergency care for at-home abortions due to potential police involvement.
The Miscarriage and Abortion (M+A) hotline reports a significant shift in caller anxiety, moving from clinical concerns to fears of criminalization and law enforcement reporting. Following the 2022 Supreme Court decision, medical providers and patients are navigating a fragmented regulatory landscape where the intersection of healthcare and legal liability creates new barriers to emergency care.