[2][3] After taking the medication, she experienced a rare complication, incomplete expulsion of fetal tissue, which resulted in a severe infection.

[2] Georgia's maternal mortality committee criticized the hospital for not having clear policies in place for treating septic abortions under the new law.

[1][6] The case has reignited discussions about maternal mortality in the U.S., particularly among Black women, who face higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and deaths.

[1][4][6] U.S. vice president Kamala Harris issued a statement blaming Thurman's death on "Trump abortion bans" and highlighting the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade.

The American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs attributed Thurman's death to side effects of legal abortion drugs and medical negligence.