It was never about babies, it's about men and the state owning women's bodies. Pregnant Women Can't Get Divorced in Missouri: [riverfronttimes.com]
As their so-called "laws" will begin affecting males, as well, that will demonstrate that their goal is Theocracy. The Bible, our new legal system, states that women can not get divorced so MO tailored the prohibition for the momentary "debate" about pregnancy.