Criminalized Care:  restrictions on abortion, including state-level bans, can indirectly lead to criminalized care for miscarriages. Many treatments for miscarriages are the same as those for abortion, and doctors may fear criminal liability or lose their licenses if they provide treatment in cases that could be misconstrued as abortion. This can lead to delays or denials of care for women experiencing miscarriages, potentially endangering their health. 

Here's why:

• Shared Treatments:
  Procedures like surgical evacuation and medication management are used for both miscarriages and abortions. 
• Legal Uncertainty:
  In states with abortion bans, the legal definition of "medical necessity" for abortion can be vague, and doctors may fear being prosecuted if they provide treatment for a miscarriage that could be seen as an abortion. 
• Fear of Prosecution:
  The threat of criminal penalties, including jail time and fines, can deter doctors from providing necessary care, even in life-threatening situations. 
• Increased Risk for Patients:
  Delayed or denied care for miscarriages can lead to complications, infections, and even death for the pregnant person.