3rd Trimester Abortions: Rare And Needed

"Though third-trimester abortions are rare, they make up about 1% of abortions in the United States and are often the most stigmatized. They are legal in only a few states, and just a fraction of providers perform them.

"To better understand the real science behind abortions later in pregnancy, guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with Dr. Katrina Kimport, professor of obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco; and Dr. Cara Heuser, a maternal and fetal medicine physician who specializes in high-risk pregnancy and complex abortion care, based in Salt Lake City, Utah."

Click on the link below for the details:

The Science Behind Third-Trimester Abortions

"Late-Term Abortion": The Reality

One cannot escape the false meme by Republican political candidates of "even at the time of birth" and "murder." Click on the following links for an in-depth analysis of "Late-Term Abortions":

There's no such thing as a "late-term abortion."

Less than 1% of abortions take place in the third trimester – here’s why people get them

Abortions Later in Pregnancy

The facts about late-term abortions from the OB-GYN Dept

Then again, there is the fact that Republicans get abortions at the same rate as the general population and, yet, are for unreasonable restrictions on such. One doesn't have to wonder why are Republicans missing the boat on reality regarding abortion. (link)

Why Women Get 2nd Trimester Abortions (It's Probably Not Why You Think)

"It’s an often cited statistic that a high percentage of late-term abortions are to protect the health of the mother, or due to some complication. As it turns out… this is one example of a left-wing talking point that just… isn’t substantiated. But importantly, it does not matter. In part 2 of our series on The Turnaway Studies, Lindsey takes us through the data on later-term abortions. If you plan on trying to change the minds of pro-lifers, this is a great episode to prepare you. Learn what the data say, and why even though the traditional pro-choice talking point may be incorrect, it doesn’t actually affect the argument."

Click on the link below for a podcast that probably will enlighten you, no matter your opinion on abortion:

Are Most Late Term Abortions for Health Reasons? Actually… No