Florida has joined the ranks of a dozen Republican-led states that have approved near-total bans on abortion in the 10 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
, which prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with some exceptions. At six weeks, many women don't know they are pregnant.
GOP lawmakers show no signs of stopping, with Texas attempting to block websites that offer information on abortion, and Idaho recently making it a felony to assist a minor in obtaining an out-of-state abortion. Some Republicans, such as South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, are advocating for a more moderate approach that includes later gestational limits and exceptions for cases of rape and incest.
Mifepristone, which is used in over 50% of abortions in the U.S., has been approved by the FDA for 23 years and has long been considered safe, said Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News contributor.
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