Late-Term Abortion Law Sparks Debate | Wilmington News

A Massachusetts OB-GYN is sounding the alarm on a new law allowing abortions up to birth, arguing it’s medically unnecessary and risky—especially since emergency C-sections can be performed in minutes when maternal life is at stake. Governor Maura Healey defends the law as essential for keeping women from traveling out of state, while critics like Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood staffer, warn it enables late-term abortions beyond rare emergencies—and may alienate even pro-choice supporters. The governor’s office insists the law empowers women to make personal healthcare decisions with their doctors, protected from legal fallout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/124f83b3962fdbcb