Lifenotes
Abortion Methods
Descriptions of the several methods of abortion.
RU-486
An educational overview of
RU-486.
"Hard Cases"
A discussion of abortion in the cases of rape and incest.
Risk to Avoid
An educational overview of studies which link abortion to an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Abortion and Vaccines
Detailed research by several prolife groups has provided direct proof of a connection between aborted fetal tissue and most vaccines. That connection, and its complicated implications are considered.
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MI abortion data shows slight increase
According to statistics from the Michigan Department of Community Health released in December 2012, the number of abortions in Michigan increased by 0.25 percent in 2011. The report states that 23,366 abortions were performed in Michigan during 2011 compared to 23,307 in 2010. Since 1987, there has been a 52.4 percent decrease in the number of Michigan abortions. NATIONAL AND MICHIGAN ABORTION STATISTICS
RU-486 abortion dangers reported
The Food and Drug Administration released an "adverse event summary" for the abortion drug mifepristone, also known as RU-486. The report indicates that 14 women in the United States have died after taking the abortion drug. The report also notes that there were 2,207 adverse events (or complications), 612 hospitalizations, and 339 cases of where women experienced so much blood loss, they required blood transfusions. MORE
Abortion in the Polls
Public opinion polls have consistently shown little support for the current legality of abortion-on-demand through all nine months of pregnancy. A majority of Americans think abortion is morally wrong. MORE
Red flags surround FDA approval of ella
On August 13, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called “ella” (also known as ulipristal acetate) for use as a emergency contraceptive. Prolife groups are concerned ella doesn’t act solely by preventing ovulation but also acts by preventing a human embryo from implanting in a mother's womb. MORE
Abortion/Breast cancer link is real yet largely ignored
Induced abortion is only one of the risk factors for the illness. However, it is the most preventable risk factor for breast cancer. This preventable factor is what women deserve to know. Help spread the word with the fact sheet Buried in Pink.
Joseph E. Kincaid, MD, responds to recent reports about the increase of breast cancer among young women. MORE
Things have changed since 1973
Since 1973, many things in our world have changed. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion. In light of what we know today, how can that be? MORE
Do You Know Doe?
Many people think they know what Roe v. Wade did but if you don't know Doe, you can't know Roe. Learn more about Roe v. Wade's companion case Doe v. Bolton. MORE |
The Reality of Abortion
Photos depicting fetal development and the reality of abortion. WARNING!!! THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC
Michigan Abortion Statistics Graph
A bar graph which shows how the number of annual abortions performed in Michigan has dramatically decreased since 1987. GRAPH
Michigan Abortions in 2011 - MDCH web page
Abortions by County of Residence - MDCH web page
Michigan Listing of Help Agencies
RLM maintains a list of Michigan pregnancy care centers, post abortive counselors and adoption service agencies alphabetized by city.
GO TO LIST
Abortion & The Law: Court Decisions on Abortion
A list and explanation of Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton and other court cases that involve abortion. MORE
Legislation on Abortion
A comprehensive directory of prolife laws. MORE
Addressing Abortion:
If they say . . . You say . . .
A prolifer's guide to discussing abortion with people who are in favor of legal abortion. MORE
America War Casualties
A visual comparison of the number of lives lost in combat to the number of lives lost to abortion. FLYER PDF
Abortion Since 1973
A flier to help make sense of the statistics and trends of abortion in the United States. FLYER PDF
Providing and Promoting Abortion (Bilingual)
A flier providing information about Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
FLYER PDF
SPANISH VERSION FLYER PDF
Charity Check: Pink ribbons connect Susan G. Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood
A flier which discusses the connections between Planned Parenthood and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. FLYER PDF
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