Why “Abortion for a Mother’s Health” Is a Myth

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there has been a resurgence of an old tagline about abortion as a “health care” intervention necessary to “save lives.” Father Shenan Boquet explains the origins of this myth and why it has been so pervasive—as well as why it’s wrong.

Spirit & Life article: We Don’t Need Abortion to Save Mom’s Life

More resources:

• Should We Support Abortion to Preserve a Woman’s Physical Health?
• What Percentage of Abortions Are Medically Necessary?
• Ethical and Religious Directives
• Catholic Health Care Ethics: A Manual for Practitioners