With abortion as a major issue in the 2024 election, there has been a proliferation of stories claiming pro-life protections put women in âmedical perilâ because they allegedly prohibit doctors from intervening in medical emergencies. It has even prompted some of the women who have suffered unfortunate circumstances to campaign for President Joe Biden.
As a practicing OB-GYN, I care for both a mother and her unborn child, and in my 30 years of practice, I have never had to resort to an abortion to save a womanâs life. In fact, about 90% of my obstetric peers refuse to perform elective abortions.
Unfortunately, the fearmongering Iâm seeing from abortion advocates â that pro-life protections are the reason behind these heart-breaking stories â has only gotten worse.
Lost in the conversation surrounding the intentional destruction of unborn human life are facts. There is a distinct difference between abortion and medical care. The aim of abortion is to end an unborn humanâs life. Laws protecting unborn life do not affect treatment for a miscarriage. Nor do they prevent treatment of an ectopic pregnancy, which poses a risk to the motherâs life. The vast majority of abortions are performed for social and financial reasons. Abortion can and does harm women emotionally, physically, psychologically and socially…
Yes, I want to receive up-to-the-minute email updates on the latest pro-life news and opportunities for me to take action to serve women and save babies.
