Oral contraceptives and abortion

A common misconception among many women and couples is that oral contraceptives (“the pill”) prevent pregnancy without side effects.  This is not true.  Approximately 14 million American women use the pill.  They often do not fully...

Prenatal Development

The life of a baby begins, of course, long before birth.  Every new and unique human being begins his or her life at the moment of fertilization and, if not interrupted, will someday grow into an adult.  Following are some facts of our earliest days of life,...

The facts on abortion

Are you thinking about having an abortion or do you know someone who is? Perhaps that's why you are visiting this website or maybe you're simply curious.  Whatever the reason, you'll find the information that follows straightforward and factual...

Types of abortion

All patients undergoing any type of surgery should receive as much information as possible, including the information mandated by law and other health regulations detailing the procedures and their risks.  Women undergoing abortion are typically more vulnerable...

Abortion statistics

Most people do not know that abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States.  At least 1.2 million abortions are reported each year.  Contrary to common perception, abortion is not rare and most likely has affected many...