Thursday, August 19, 2010

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology notes that abortions associated with pre-term birth

In a recent letter to members, the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that a paper by Dr. Jay Iams in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology mentions how abortion is associated with pre-term birth.
An Iam’s observation of particular interest is the following:

“Contrary to common belief, population-based

studies,[34-36] have found that elective pregnancy

terminations in the first and second trimesters are

associated with a very small but apparently real

increase in the risk of subsequent spontaneous

preterm birth (PTB).[37]”


We applaud his statement. Most high profile American writers won’t breathe such a thing. Allow us to mention 2 points in regard to his observation.

1. “contrary to common belief…..’ There are currently 114 studies in the literature all showing a statistically significant association between induced abortion and subsequent preterm birth. And just about none to the contrary. Why then would this association be “contrary to common belief??” Because the association is systematically ignored or severely downplayed by the established authorities in our country. It is not mentioned under complications of induced abortion in any ACOG literature we know of. It is not generally taught. It is denied by default. Maybe that is why it is “contrary to common belief……” Obviously 114 articles should carry some weight, even to the willfully blind.


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