The rise in sepsis cases in Texas, particularly among women who experienced pregnancy loss during their second trimester, has raised concerns following the enforcement of stricter abortion laws.
According to an investigative report by ProPublica, sepsis rates have increased by over 50% within this group, drawing attention to the consequences of the state’s stringent abortion regulations.
The legislation imposes bans on most abortions after a specific number of weeks, with proponents framing the law as a measure to protect fetal life.
ProPublica’s analysis of hospital data highlights that women experiencing second-trimester pregnancy loss are most affected by these rising sepsis cases.
Sepsis, a life-threatening infection, occurs when the body’s response to infection injures its tissues and organs.