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Charlotte Lozier Institute

Phone: 202-223-8073
Fax: 571-312-0544

2776 S. Arlington Mill Dr.
#803
Arlington, VA 22206

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In the fourth week, the embryonic heart starts beating. The neural tube, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, forms. At this point, a woman has likely only been aware of her pregnancy for one week.

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In the seventh week after conception, networks of neurons produce brain waves that have been recorded as early as 6 ½ weeks after conception. The embryo spontaneously moves his arms, hands, and legs, and may even hiccup. The embryo’s heart now has all four chambers.

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By the seventeenth and eighteenth week after gestation, the fetus shows a clear response to pain in multiple studies, and at least one brain pathway is mature enough to create a perception of pain. The fetus also practices breathing, crying, and breastfeeding in the womb. The fetal heart has beat over 20 million times and circulates about 55 quarts of blood per day.

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In the eighth month of pregnancy the fetal brain is ready to learn! At 32 weeks after conception, neurons are creating 40,000 new connections, called synapses, every second! With repeated exposures, the fetus can learn flavors, nursery rhymes, songs, and even words that she will recognize after birth!

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Maternal & Public Health

New Study Finds Informed Consent Gaps for Abortion Drugs as Women Report Unexpected Pain, Bleeding

A new peer-reviewed article by the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) identifies informed consent gaps for abortion drugs as women report…

charlotte-lozier-institute Charlotte Lozier Institute
June 10, 2026
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Substance Use Disorder in Pregnant Women: State of the Problem, Treatment, and Recommendations for Improving Interventions

This paper explores the extent of the problem of substance abuse during pregnancy, best practices for treatment, and some recommendations…

Ben Cook, Ph.D.
June 9, 2026
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What Should We Expect in Maternal Mortality Trends Due to the Dobbs Decision?

This paper examines claims that pro-life laws in effect post-Dobbs would increase maternal mortality rates.

Ingrid Skop, M.D., FACOG
June 4, 2026
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Maternal & Public Health

Fact of Life: American Cars (and Their Drivers) Exhibit Decidedly More Pro-life than Pro-choice Views

Pro-life license plates are currently available in the District of Columbia and 32 states, while only four states offer a…

Jeanneane Maxon, J.D.
June 2, 2026
Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Utah (2024)

Utah’s 2024 abortion data was published on the state’s new Abortion Dashboard. The state also provided drug-induced abortion data upon…

Mia Steupert, M.A. Elyse Gaitan
June 1, 2026
Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Vermont (2024)

Vermont’s 2024 abortion statistics were published online as part of the state’s full vital statistics report in April 2026. The…

Elyse Gaitan Mia Steupert, M.A.
June 1, 2026
Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Massachusetts (2024)

Massachusetts’ 2024 abortion statistics were published in December 2025 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). Reported abortions in…

Mia Steupert, M.A. Elyse Gaitan
June 1, 2026
Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Montana (2024)

Montana’s 2024 vital statistics report, which contains the state’s abortion data, was published by the Montana Department of Public Health…

Mia Steupert, M.A. Elyse Gaitan
June 1, 2026

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