Short Facts

Half of the pregnancies that occur in the US are unintended.
Women spend 1/3 of their life avoiding pregnancy.
Most Western European countries cover abortions and contraceptives in their national health care plans, all the while having a lower abortion rate than that of the US.
Infant mortality rates are much lower where abortions are legal.
There is no proof that having an abortion gives the woman any psychological problems.
There are no abortion clinics in over 3/4 of U.S. counties.
Due to an increase in hostility towards physicians and clinics who perform abortions, there has been a steady decrease in providers.

This work is made possible by the generosity of individual donors and congregations. Please consider making a donation today.

Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.