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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!

EXCLUSIVE: Many Women Blindsided By Abortion Pill Complications, New Study Shows
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EXCLUSIVE: Many Women Blindsided By Abortion Pill Complications, New Study Shows

Many American women feel uninformed about the abortion pills’ potential complications, according to a new Charlotte Lozier Institute study.

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June 10, 2026
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New Study Finds Informed Consent Gaps for Abortion Drugs as Women Report Unexpected Pain, Bleeding
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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…

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June 10, 2026
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Substance Use Disorder in Pregnant Women: State of the Problem, Treatment, and Recommendations for Improving Interventions
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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,…
June 9, 2026
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What Should We Expect in Maternal Mortality Trends Due to the Dobbs Decision?
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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,…
June 4, 2026
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Fact of Life: American Cars (and Their Drivers) Exhibit Decidedly More Pro-life than Pro-choice Views
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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,…
June 2, 2026
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Abortion Reporting: Missouri (2019)

Missouri’s 2019 abortion report was released in December 2020. The report shows that Missouri abortions declined in 2019, reaching the lowest number ever reported in the state.

Tessa Cox
April 6, 2021
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Abortion Reporting: Missouri (2019)

Missouri’s 2019 abortion report was released in December 2020. The report shows that Missouri abortions declined in 2019, reaching the lowest number ever reported in the state.

Tessa Cox
April 6, 2021
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CLI Responds to Calls to Drop “14-Day Limit” on Growing Human Embryos
Fetal Tissue, Stem Cells & Bioethics

CLI Responds to Calls to Drop “14-Day Limit” on Growing Human Embryos

Human embryos should not be grown for research, manipulated like mice in a lab, or used instrumentally at all. Those who care about the sanctity of life support a zero-day limit that will preserve respect for every human life and refrain from exploitation of or injury to human subjects.

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March 18, 2021
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Written Testimony of David A. Prentice, Ph.D. in Support of Prohibiting Prenatal Discrimination
Fetal Tissue, Stem Cells & Bioethics

Written Testimony of David A. Prentice, Ph.D. in Support of Prohibiting Prenatal Discrimination

On March 17, 2021, the Arizona House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on SB 1457, a bill to prohibit prenatal discrimination. Charlotte Lozier Institute’s Vice President and Research Director David A. Prentice, Ph.D., was invited by Senator Nancy Barto to testify as an expert witness, and submitted the following testimony.

David Prentice, Ph.D.
March 17, 2021
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Texas (2019)

Texas’ annual abortion reports for 2018 and 2019 were both published in December 2020. The reports indicate that chemical abortion continues to increase in the Lone Star State.

Tessa Cox
March 15, 2021
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Lozier Institute Hires Stephen M. Billy as Executive Director

Prior to joining CLI, Mr. Billy worked in the Trump administration from 2017-2020, serving as senior advisor at the White House Office of Management and Budget, deputy chief of staff at the Office of Personnel Management, and deputy chief of staff at the Bureau of Industry and Security. Billy also served as chief of staff to a North Carolina pro-life congressman.

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March 15, 2021
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Written Testimony of Dr. Tara Sander Lee on South Dakota’s HB 1110 to Prohibit Abortions due to Down Syndrome
Fetal Development

Written Testimony of Dr. Tara Sander Lee on South Dakota’s HB 1110 to Prohibit Abortions due to Down Syndrome

Dr. Tara Sander Lee testified on HB 1110, noting her scientific and clinical experience spanning 20 years, which includes expertise in molecular genetics and diagnostic testing. Dr. Sander Lee provided information on: the incidence of Down syndrome in the United States, methods of prenatal screening and testing, the high false-positive rate of incorrect reporting in standard screening tests, limitations with newer methods of non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS or NIPT), and the “perinatal revolution”

Tara Sander Lee,…
March 11, 2021
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Statement in Opposition to Raised S.B. No. 835
Life & the Law

Statement in Opposition to Raised S.B. No. 835

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in NIFLA v. Becerra, 585 U.S.___ (2018), which struck down a California law regarding pro-life pregnancy help centers, some jurisdictions continue to weigh bills that infringe on those centers’ First Amendment rights.

Jeanneane Maxon, J.D.
March 5, 2021
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