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On March 1, 1989, Erica Richardson, a 16-year-old Maryland resident, bled to death from a punctured uterus only hours after undergoing an abortion. During the next five months, two other residents of Maryland, Gladys Estanislao and Debra Gray, also died from abortion complications.[1] Since there is not a standard, much less reliable, mechanism for tracking […]
Report on Abortion and Mental Health Violates the Methods of Science Priscilla Coleman, Ph.D. In 2008 the American Psychological Association released a Task Force Report concluding that “[t]here is no credible evidence that a single elective abortion of an unwanted pregnancy in and of itself causes mental health problems for adult women.” Although the report […]
Increase in Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Use and Other Problems After Abortion Springfield, IL (May 10, 2010) — A new study has found that women are more likely to experience substance abuse, suicidal thoughts and other problems after abortion, affirming the results of previous studies finding a link between abortion and mental health problems. The study, […]
Doctors Must Screen for Coercion and Other Risk Factors for Abortion Complications Springfield, IL (April 13, 2010) — A new Nebraska law (LB594) will allow women to sue abortion providers for psychological injuries related to unwanted, coerced or unsafe abortions, according to the Stop Forced Abortions Alliance. “This is the first law in the country […]
Volume 17, Number 1, Spring 2010 Download Issue (pdf format) Contents: Nebraska First to Allow Women to Sue for Psychological Injury After Abortion Governor Signs Bill Holding Abortionists Liable for Failing to Screen for Coercion, Other Risk Factors Historic Law Result of 25-Year Effort to Change Abortion Malpractice Laws New Study Affirms Link Between Abortion […]