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Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?

Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?
NPR News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Selena Simmons-Duffin 1 min read
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Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.(Image credit: Taylor Glascock for The Washington Post)

Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.

(Image credit: Taylor Glascock for The Washington Post)

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