Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can take two forms: either a high dose of oral contraceptive (such as the “morning-after” pill or the newly approved ella) or an intrauterine device (IUD).  Oral contraceptives are used most often.   How it works Emergency...

Abortion and Premature Birth Link Confirmed

In a recent issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, there is an article by Dr. Jay Iams confirming that abortions increase the risk of premature birth in future pregnancies.  While there have been numerous studies showing this link in the...

Pro-Life Feminism

Few people know that the early feminist movement was staunchly Pro-Life.  Ironically, many feminist groups, such as NOW, have made advocacy for abortion their priority—a goal that would have startled and disappointed the founders of the suffragist...

Selective Abortion

With the advance of pre-natal testing, it is possible for pregnant mothers to know not only the gender of their unborn child but also many other physical characteristics.  For example, a physician could determine if the unborn child has certain medical conditions...