Abortion Myths

Myth: Women only get late-term abortions when they're necessary to save thte mother's life.

Fact: The most recent studies show mosst late term abortions are for elective reasons. In states that provide data, less than 1% of these abortions were performed for tragic cases (life-threatening health issue, rape, incest ).

Myth: There is no reason to think of a fetus as a person with rights.

Fact: Modern technology allows us to observe more about life in the womb than ever before. We know that by 15 weeks unborn babies have fully formed noses and lips, eyelids and eyebrows. They can suck their thumbs. They can respond to their mother's voice.

Myth: Our abortion laws are already too strict when compared with the rest of the world.

Fact:The United States is one of just a handful of countries ( including China and North Korea) allowing late term abortion on demand. In Europe , 47 out of 50 countries limit abortion prior to 15 weeks.

“Abortion Myths” as described by journalist Christine Flowers

Myth # 1: Pro-Lifers only care about babies until they're born.

This is such an easy fabrication to dispel, given the long list of agencies that support pregnant women and children. Organizations like Birthright, A Baby’s Breath, Mother’s Home, Heartbeat International, Live Action, Project Rachel Ministry, Catholic Charities, and Carenet are easily accessed on the internet. Legacy for Life, Options for Women, and Good Council Homes are local organizations that provide tremendous support. Of course, those who support abortion rights don’t like to admit that these places exist, because myths are powerful.

Abortion Myth # 2: Most pro-lifers are religious zealots.

This is another popular idea, particularly since many of the most outspoken advocates against abortion come from the Catholic Church. The first man of science who turned against abortion is Dr. Bernard Nathanson, who performed many abortions in his career before he realized that the procedure ended a human life.

Abby Johnson is another person who was so convinced that abortion was a legitimate medical procedure that she became the head of a Planned Parenthood clinic, presiding over thousands of abortions. It wasn’t religion that changed her mind, it was the observation of an actual abortion that did.

Dr. Ben Carson, who performed neuro-surgery in utero, is another witness to life. Science can be more powerful than religion in persuading the skeptical.

Abortion Myth #3: Most Women Support Abortion.

It’s only grudgingly that networks or newspapers seek out and promote the views of women who believe that abortion does great harm to both women and society. But the truth is very different from the myth that an overwhelming number of women support abortion rights. A 2021 NBC poll revealed that 59% of women believe that abortion should remain legal (although many of these support various limits on abortion), and 38% believe it should be illegal. While there are differences in education levels, class, and race demographics, it’s rather clear that over a third of American women do not support abortion rights, and that most American women favor limits on abortion. You can check that by visiting: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/nbc-news-poll-shows-nation-s-demographic-divides-abortion-n1278210.