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The Short-Term Fertility Impact of Abortion Law Restrictions: A Research Note

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Poland's 2020 abortion ruling led to a sharp 6% drop in births 37 weeks later. The decline exceeded the number of legal abortions previously performed. The decline was strongest among younger and childless women. Abortion bans may reduce fertility when they heighten risks of childbearing.

Source: Demography

DOI: 10.1215/00703370-12886422

Authors: Anna Matysiak, Lucas van der Velde

Institutions: University of Warsaw, SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,750