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When does life begin?

The life of a baby begins long before birth. Every new and unique human being begins his or her life at the moment of fertilization and, if not interrupted, will someday grow into an adult man or woman. Get the facts of our earliest days of life, recognized in medical texts as well as basic biology books.

Abortion

ABORTION PROCEDURES: UNVEILING THE CHOICE

Oregon Right to Life released a video hoping to help many Americans finally see what abortion is. “Abortion Procedures: Unveiling the Choice” is a factual and informative video. It uses life like scientific models and actual abortion instruments to explain how abortions are done at various stages of a pregnancy. While the content is disturbing, there are no graphic images.

Whether you are pro-choice, prolife or not sure on the abortion issue, this video is a must see so that you can make an informed decision on this issue that takes over 3,000 lives EVERY DAY in our country alone.

The Reality of Abortion - Fact sheets on abortion, and National and Michigan statistics.

Cruel and Usual Punishment
Since abortion has been legalized there have been many techniques promoted to end the life of a developing unborn child. Details on the methods used to perform abortions and possible complications from the procedures

Photos depicting fetal development and the reality of abortion. WARNING!!! THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC

How are abortions done?

The prolife group Live Action have released videosdetailing how abortion procedures are performed as well as an interview with Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who performed over 1,200 abortions.

These videos are very informational and show video illustrations of the abortion procedure while Dr. Levatino explains it. These videos are featured onAbortionProcedures.comand Dr. Levatino explains a D&E (Dilation and Evacuation) abortion, aspiration abortion, the abortion pill, and induction abortion. He also answers questions regarding his work as an abortionist.

Many women aren't aware of what takes place during an abortion procedure and view it as an easy solution. However, with 31 million views more and more people are realizing how violent abortions are and that they aren't an easy, painless solution. People have commented on the abortion procedure videos saying that they have made them rethink abortion.

We encourage you to view thesevideos,learn more about the abortion procedure and share them with your friends and family. Too often the abortion industry hides behind the truth, but now we have the chance to expose the truth to others!

End Dismemberment Abortions in Michigan

Protecting unborn children from the brutality of dismemberment abortions is a legislative priority for Michigan. A law is needed because D&E dismemberment abortions are as brutal as the partial-birth abortion method, which is now illegal in Michigan and the United States.

Legislation to ban the D&E abortion procedure has been introduced in Michigan adding D&E dismemberment abortions to our state's ban on partial-birth abortion.

Learn the facts about dismemberment abortions. We encourage you to share them with your friends and family. Too often the abortion industry hides behind the truth, but now we have the chance to expose the truth to others!

DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION TECHNIQUE ILLUSTRATION VIDEO

DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Black Abortions By The Numbers

In the United States, the abortion rate for black women is almost 4 times that of white women. On average, 870 black babies are aborted every day in the United States. This tragedy continues to impact the population levels of African-Americans in the United States. The abortion racial disparity holds true when the focus in on Michigan statistics as well. More information

Stem Cell Research

Beating cancer with adult stem cells

You don't hear much about embryonic stem cell research anymore as no cures have materialized, but advances and treatments from ethical sources of stem cells continue on. More on stem cells

Does human life need to be destroyed for stem cell research? Research using adult stem cells does not result in harming human life. Research with embryonic stem cells necessitates the destruction of human embryos. The stem cell debate and the ethics involved - here is help to understand the basics.

Fetal Tissue & Embryo Research

Information on the current status of Michigan and Federal Embryo and Fetal Research laws and the history of these laws is available Fetal Tissue & Embryo Research

These organizations support Embryonic Stem Cell research.

Assisted Suicide

We are opposed to the social acceptance of assisted suicide and euthanasia. We believe that accepting these forms of intentional killing reflects a complete disrespect for the dignity of each person and for each person's right to life. Read more on assisted suicide.

Safe Delivery of Newborns in Michigan

The MI "Safe Haven Law" has been in place since 2001.

Safe Delivery allows parents to safely surrender their newborn child no more than 72 hours old to an employee who is inside and on duty at any hospital, fire department, police station, or by calling 9-1-1. This program is a safe, legal and anonymous alternative to abandonment or infanticide and releases the newborn for placement with an adoptive family. Safe Delivery Hotline: 1-866-733-7733.

This poster and brochure with the telephone number of the Safe Delivery Hotline are available from the State of Michigan Department of Human Services. Publications and forms can be downloaded from the internet and copied, or can be ordered free of charge by calling the Office Services Division at 517-373-7837, or faxing this order form to 517-335-4017.

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Post Abortion Syndrome

Symptoms of PAS may occur immediately following the abortion, but may also develop years later or come to the surface around the anniversary of the abortion, the expected due date of the baby, and major holidays and celebrations. Abortion can be a very traumatic experience for both women and men, and other family and friends involved. If you are experiencing symptoms of PAS, it may be beneficial for you to seek help from someone experienced in dealing with PAS. Find our more about Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) and agencies that can help you.

Factsheets and Handouts

Right to Life of Michigan has many factsheets and handouts covering a wide range of topics available for your educational efforts. Topics include Current Events, Abortion, Adoption, Fetal Development, Stem Cell Research and Speaking Out About Life.

These factsheets are free to download and copy.

Abortion in Cases of Rape

There are many misconceptions when it comes to the issue of abortion in cases of rape or incest. Our LifeNotes series explains important issues in detail, including looking at the "hard cases" of abortion exceptions. When discussing a controversial and emotional issue, it’s important to closely examine our values and the circumstances of the issue. Rape and incest are horrible for a woman to experience, however, abortion is not the solution to her problems. A person's life has intrinsic value no matter what their age is or the circumstances of their conception.

LIFENOTES

WAR ON THE UNBORN - RADIO AD

Listen to the radio ad created by Right to Life of Michigan. Hear the sound of abortion in the “War on the Unborn”.

This radio ad was created from Peter Heck’s YouTube video, “The Sound of Abortion”.

Today, Planned Parenthood operates approximately 750 centers promoting their philosophy. While hiding behind the cover of being a healthcare resource for women, Planned Parenthood performs approximately 1 in every 4 abortions in the United States today. According to its own annual report, that’s about 149 abortions for every 1 Planned Parenthood adoption referral.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood’s abortion agenda

"180" Movie

"THOSE WHO FORGET HISTORY ARE DESTINED TO REPEAT IT"

This 33 minute video is a brief history of The Holocaust. It’s very interesting to watch the commentator, Ray Comfort, talk with young people about The Holocaust and then about abortion.

The Holocaust killed 11 MILLIONpeople, including 6 MILLION Jews. Abortion has taken over 55 MILLIONlives in the United States since it became the law of the land in 1973.

See the movie here

The Infanticide Reality

Infanticide has a long history, and several cultures have routinely practiced it for several reasons including birth control, to destroy handicapped individuals seen as unfit and to kill female children because of cultural preference for males. While Infanticide is currently considered a much bigger taboo than abortion in America, it still takes place today in the U.S. and in other countries around the world. more

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