The rates of mothers and newborn babies dying during pregnancy, at birth or postpartum are much higher in states that currently ban or restrict abortions than in states preserving access, according to a new report. States that have restricted access to abortion services had maternal death rates in 2020 that were 62% higher than in states preserving access to abortion services. #cnn #news #fyp | Report: Maternal and infant deaths higher in states restricting abortion