2026 Health Alert: Social Media Misinformation Reverses Post-Roe Contraception Gains
A new NPR report reveals how MAHA and 'trad wife' influencers are driving a birth control backlash, potentially eroding the post-Dobbs surge in long-acting contraceptives. Indiana OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard warns that patients now prioritize social media-fueled fears over abortion ban concerns, which may be contributing to a rise in unintended pregnancies. This trend underscores the urgent need for health system interventions against digital misinformation.