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Brochures on the Aftereffects of Abortion The Aftereffects of Abortion: Understanding the RisksInforms women of the physical and psychological risks of abortion. Written by Dr. David Reardon. Women at Risk: Abortion and the High Risk PatientThis brochure identifies women who may be “at risk” for suffering psychological trauma after an abortion. A good educational tool, […]
Tenth Anniversary of Bobbitt Mutilation Brings New Answers Springfield, IL (January 9, 2004) — Ten years ago, on January 10, 1994, Lorena Bobbitt went on trial for the “malicious wounding” of her husband’s penis with an eight-inch kitchen knife. After an eleven day trial, she was acquitted on grounds of temporary insanity. On the tenth […]
Books Available from Acorn Books Giving Sorrow Words: Women’s Stories of Grief After Abortion Journalist and women’s rights advocate Melinda Tankard Reist draws on women’s own stories to examine the social, familial, and coercive pressures that lead to abortions, many of which are unwanted. She also shows how these women’s stories often go unheard […]
Biographical Sketch David C. Reardon, Ph.D. David C. Reardon, Ph.D., director of the Elliot Institute, is widely recognized as one of the leading experts on the aftereffects of pregnancy loss on women. He is the author of numerous books and popular and scholarly articles on this topic, including the most comprehensive summary of the medical […]
For the most complete bibliography on research relative to abortion complications, please visit AbortionRisks.org.