Reproductive biology’s David Hackney explains how abortion restrictions affect high-risk pregnancies

'Impossible Choices': A Cleveland doctor offers guidance on high-risk pregnancies after Dobbs

ideastream: David Hackney, associate professor at the Department of Reproductive Biology, said abortion bans have created uncertainty and psychological stress for maternal-fetal medicine doctors, potentially causing “decision paralysis” when urgent care is needed. His new book, Impossible Choices, aims to help patients understand how abortion restrictions affect high-risk pregnancies and navigate care, including knowing when to seek treatment elsewhere.