P R O -LIFE

R EA D IN G S FR O M M O R A LITY & FR EED O M

A N D R ES P O N S IB ILITY

By: Caroline Lantor

For many people, abortion is more of an

idea than a hard reality. Often the most
stalwart abortion proponents know little
about how many abortions are actually
performed in the United States, or what
the principal abortion methods are.
Learning the facts about abortion can
lead to a change of heart about the
morality of abortion.

H ow m any are going on?

Since the legalization of abortion in

1973, over 56 million unborn

children have been killed
More than the entire population of
Spain.
That's 155 babies per hour.
About 1 every 24 seconds.
After this presentation 9 unborn
children will be killed

W hy w om an have abortions.
1% of all abortions occur because of

rape or incest
6% of abortions occur because of
potential health problems with either
the mother or the child
93% of all abortions occur for social
reasons (that is, the child is
unwanted or inconvenient)

M edicalCom plications
Heavy bleeding
Infection
Incomplete abortion
Damage to the cervix
Uterine perforation
Damage to internal organs
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Death

Em otionalCom plications
Eating disorders
Relationship problems
Guilt
Depression
Flashbacks of abortion
Suicidal thoughts
Sexual dysfunction
Alcohol and drug abuse

At w hat ages are abortions

preform ed.

Food for thought

Adoption is a viable alternative to abortion

and accomplishes the same result. And with

1.5 million American families wanting to adopt
a child, there is no such thing as an unwanted
child.
According to science, Since life begins at
conception, abortion is akin to murder as it is
the act of taking human life.
For women who demand complete control of
their body, shouldnt control
includepreventing the risk of unwanted
pregnancythrough the use of contraception?

Alternatives to abortion
Parenting

Interim Foster Care

Adoption
If you face an unplanned pregnancy, you

dont have to go through it alone. Anyone

who needs help or simply someone to talk
to you can call a 24/7 helpline
1(877) 77BIRTH Your call is confidential.

Were all human, arent we? Every human

life is worth the same, and worth saving.
J.K. Rowling