Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

In 2025, Nebraska saw a 7.8% increase in the number of abortions, largely driven by a surge in patients from Iowa where restrictive abortion laws have made access more challenging. The rise reflects broader regional shifts as people seek services where they are legally available. This trend underscores the ongoing impact of state-level abortion restrictions on neighboring states and highlights the complex, often personal, decisions individuals face when reproductive rights are threatened.