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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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Tessa Longbons

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Tessa Longbons is Senior Research Associate at Charlotte Lozier Institute, where her research focuses on abortion statistics at the state and national levels and the changing landscape of abortion policy, provision, and access in the United States.

Tessa has appeared on CBN News and EWTN News Nightly and has testified before Members of Congress on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.  Her work has been featured by National Review Online, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, Fox News, The Daily Signal, and many other national media outlets.  She has contributed to peer-reviewed research on women’s experiences with chemical abortion and the impact of abortion on women enrolled in Medicaid.

Originally from Illinois, Tessa earned a BA in Communications from Thomas Edison State University.  Prior to joining CLI, she got her start in pro-life research with the Family Research Council.

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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Alaska (2022)

Alaska released its 2022 abortion statistics online in February 2023. The report shows that abortions increased from 2021.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
December 21, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Fact Sheet: A Summary of the CDC’s 2021 Abortion Surveillance Report

There were 625,918 total abortions reported in 2021.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
December 20, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Understanding Women’s Communication with Their Providers During Medication Abortion and Abortion Pill Reversal: An Exploratory Analysis

The purpose of this exploratory analysis is to understand women's medication abortion and abortion pill reversal decision-making experiences, with a particular focus on their communication with their medical providers.

Katherine Rafferty, Ph.D., M.A. Tessa Longbons
December 7, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Medication Abortion and Abortion Pill Reversal: An Exploratory Analysis on the Influence of Others in Women’s Decision-Making

As medication abortion accounts for a growing share of abortions in the United States, an increasing number of women are seeking abortion pill reversal (APR). These decisions are typically not made in isolation. However, little research exists on women’s APR decision-making and the role played by people close to them.

Katherine Rafferty, Ph.D., M.A. Tessa Longbons
December 7, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Iowa (2022)

Iowa’s 2022 vital statistics report, which includes the state’s abortion statistics, was published online by the Iowa Department of Public Health in October 2023.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
November 6, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Kentucky (2022)

Kentucky’s 2022 abortion report was published by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services in October 2023.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
November 6, 2023
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Abortion Reporting: Alabama (2022)

Alabama’s 2022 abortion report was published online by the Alabama Department of Public Health in October 2023, showing that abortions decreased significantly from 2021.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
November 6, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Maine (2022)

Maine’s 2022 abortion report was published in August 2023. The report indicates that abortions increased from 2021 to 2022.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
November 1, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Vermont (2021)

Vermont’s 2021 abortion statistics were published online as part of the state’s full vital statistics report in September 2023. The report is available on the website of the Vermont Department of Health.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
October 31, 2023
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Maternal & Public Health

Abortion Reporting: Texas (2022)

Texas’ 2022 abortion report was released by Texas Health and Human Services in September 2023, showing a significant drop in abortions from 2021.

Mia Steupert, M.A. Tessa Longbons
October 31, 2023
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