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Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits

  • Written by Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science, Hartwick College
imageThe exam room of a women's health clinic, which provides abortions, in Jacksonville, Fla., is seen in April 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Most Americans don’t know two key facts about pregnancy, including how they are dated and how long a trimester is – and this could matter, as a growing number of states place restrictions on...

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