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  • Abortions were not allowed after six weeks following the decision.

  • In Indiana, physicians said there was an influx of patients from out of state.

  • A pregnant 10-year-old was among those who traveled to get an abortion.

In Indiana, physicians said an influx of out-of-state patients sought care because of the abortion ban in Ohio. A pregnant 10-year-old is also among them.

After the federal right to an abortion was reversed, Dr. Bernard received a call from a child abuse doctor in Ohio who needed her help. A pregnant 10-year-old girl was unable to legally have the procedure in her home state.

It is legal to have an abortion up to 22 weeks after the last menstrual cycle in Indiana. There will be a special legislative session later this month. Republicans who hold a supermajority in the state plan to further restrict the procedure.

With abortion access likely to be restricted in Indiana, Bernard's ability to help those seeking the procedure in the future is uncertain.

"It's hard to imagine that we won't be able to provide that care in a few weeks," Bernard said.

Bernard did not reply immediately.

Illinois, where abortion is likely to remain legal, is bracing for an influx of patients from other states where the procedure is less accessible.

An additional 20,000 to 30,000 patients are expected to cross the state's border to get abortions each year, according to the organization.

Business Insider has an article on it.