First of all, take time to learn about all your alternatives. Don't let anyone force you into a decision you will regret. You are the one who will live with the consequences of your decision. You have the right to choose life.

Abortion is forever...

  If she is not alive, why is she growing? 

  If she is not a human being, what kind of being is she?

  If she is not a child, why is she sucking her thumb?

  If she is a living, human child, why is it legal to kill her?                [Right to Life Crusade, Inc., Tulsa, OK]

For more information about the development of the human embryo and the human fetus, click here.

For information about surgery on human fetuses who are still in utero, (still in the mother's womb or uterus) click here.

 If you must err, err on the side of life...

General Information about the Reality of Abortion: types, techniques, and the abortion industry described by insiders.  

Go to Abortion Stories to read the real life stories of women (& men) who have experienced abortion.

Visit other categories for more detailed information about the physical and psychological effects of abortion, and read the scientific studies which give actual statistics regarding physical and psychological (emotional) consequences, such as depression, increased substance abuse, increased smoking, increased risk-taking, increased risk of death from accidents, suicide, homicide, natural causes. Other problems that can result from abortion affect future pregnancies, such as placenta previa, premature delivery of future babies, Rh problems, child abuse, and cerebral palsy.

For more information about abortion, visit http://www.secondlookproject.org/.

Scientific research and studies published in medical journals concerning abortion and the effects of abortion. For other research on maternal mortality and morbidity related to abortion, visit http://www.w-cpc.org/abortion/physical.html. 

Please note that there are now separate sections for the Connection between...

- Abortion and Mental Health / Suicide

- Abortion and Preterm Birth

- Abortion and Breast Cancer

For other abortion-breast cancer information, visit:

http://www.abortionfacts.com/breast_cancer_connection/breast_cancer_connection.asp

For a thorough evaluation of 'Scientific' Myths and Scientific Facts, read "When Do Human Beings Begin?" [Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.; International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 1999, 19:3/4:22-36; www.physiciansforlife.ca]; click here 

Have you ever wondered how to respond to pro-abortion arguments?

You know they are not quite correct; but you just aren't sure what to say...

Now you can find the "verbal ammunition" you need to respond intelligently to pro-abortion reasoning. Check the webpages below...

The function of RU 486 / mifepristone / mifeprex is to cause an early, chemical abortion, termed a 'medical' or 'medication' abortion.

Several documented deaths of women who were aborting with RU 486 have occurred.

Infection is another adverse effect of medication abortions.

Ella, while marketed as a contraceptive, is in the same family as RU 486 / mifepristone, and acts as an abortifacient (causes an early abortion).

TeleMed Abortions are being marketed in Iowa by Planned Parenthood. A woman consults briefly over internet with a physician [sic] and then given these very potent pills. There is no examination, no verification of the woman's health -- no physician oversight whatsoever. This is a very dangerous development and all pregnant women need to be protected from such shoddy medical practice.

Abortion is often not wanted by the woman. Studies now show that 30% to 60% of all women procuring abortions feel pressured to do so. Homicides of pregnant women are on the rise, often because women refuse to kill their unborn children.

Generally, 10% of women who undergo abortion suffer serious physical problems.

Approximately 1 of every 500 abortions involves life-threatening complications for the mother.

Visit "Published Abortion Studies" and "Published Abortion-Breast Cancer Studies" in this section for more detailed medical information about the adverse effects of abortion. 

Men also suffer from the effects of abortion...

Overlooked for far too long, post abortion studies and surveys are discovering the hidden effects that can be silently devastating to men...

This section includes information about the history of abortion in the U.S. It also includes demographic and statistical information about abortion in the U.S.

For information on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on abortion from 1973-2003, visit http://www.unitedforlife.org/court_decisions.htm.

HARD CASE Videos Clips

Amazing Story: Life without arms... A young armless girl even pilots a plane

http://www.4marks.com/videos/details.html?video_id=1056

Taking Chance - an inspiring Movie Trailer
http://www.4marks.com/videos/details.html?video_id=1038

One Pair of Hands - an inspiriational [religious content] video for our times
http://www.4marks.com/videos/details.html?video_id=1054  

www.benotafraid.net

BeNotAfraid.net is an online outreach to parents who have received a poor or difficult prenatal diagnosis.

The family stories, articles, and links within this site are presented as a resource for those who may be asked to choose between terminating a pregnancy or continuing on despite the diagnosis.

The benotafraid.net families faced the same decision and chose not to terminate. By sharing our experiences, we hope to offer encouragement to those who may be afraid to continue...

At most, 1%-2% of the 1,300,000 abortions performed in the USA each year are procured for rape and incest; about the same number for genetic variations.

Often, doctors press mothers to abort in order to simplify their own medical treatment and avoid the risk of legal action against them. Their own protection may be more important to them than protection for the fragile life within, or for the mother's emotional well-being later. 

Improving medical technology has all but eliminated the "need" for abortion, even if the mother's physical health is endangered. Medical treatments are now usually capable of protecting both patients - mother and child.

Prenatal Partners For Life
http://www.prenatalpartnersforlife.org/
Prenatal Partners for Life is a group of concerned parents (most of whom have or had a special needs child), medical professionals, legal professionals and clergy whose aim is to support, inform and encourage expectant or new parents.

We offer support by connecting parents facing an adverse diagnosis (for example, Downs Syndrome, Trisomy 18, Anacephaly) with other parents who have had the same diagnosis.

We have many resources such as adoption agencies with clients waiting to adopt and love a special needs child should a parent feel they could not care for them.

We provide bereavement support including financial aid for funeral costs and markers should a beloved child not survive long after birth.

We also provide education and support for those in the medical community who are charged with the care of these "extra special" needs children.

We believe each child is a special gift ... and there must be an alternative to abortion and infanticide.

Most women, if really allowed to choose, would choose to give birth.

Find out why...Let's Love Them Both...

These are real life experiences of women and men who are dealing with the aftermath of abortion in their lives.

Abortion does not "solve" a "problem"; it just creates more problems.

Abortion is forever...

To read more Pro-Life stories, click here.