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Informed Consent Helps Women Choose Life
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| Volume 5, Number 26 |
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
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 Guide me in your truth and teach me.
(Psalm 25:5)
Shockingly, self-described "pro-choice" and "pro-life" Americans have one  specific area of common ground. Both favor of requiring informed consent for women who are considering an abortion (86% of pro-choice adults and 87% who are pro-life).
“Informed Consent” laws, also called “Right to Know” laws, vary from state. They stipulate that providers have a legal obligation to offer women information prior to a procedure – information like:
- Abortion alternatives. Many women are not aware of the many options they can consider.
- Available public and private assistance. Numerous agencies and private organizations (including Birthmothers ) offer financial, personal, and practical help.
- The procedure’s medical facts. Many women aren’t aware of the physical and emotional risks that accompany abortion.
As abortion-minded women get informed, many choose life. For instance, eight out of ten pregnancy care centers report that abortion-minded women decide to keep their babies after seeing ultrasound images. So while both sides of the life debate believe strongly in informed consent, our Right to Know laws overwhelmingly help women choose life.
 Lord God,
Help abortion-minded women understand that they have a right to know the facts. Speak to them through the information they receive. Let them make an informed decision for life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
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Informed Consent
Birthmothers Friends help pregnant women get complete information in order to make an informed decision. Learn more about becoming a volunteer Birthmothers Friend when you attend Friends Certification Training on September 14 and 17, 2011 at the Birthmothers office.
Your tax-deductible gift helps us encourage more women and men who face an unplanned pregnancy be informed about their options. Donate here .
Please forward Friends4Life to people who care about women, children and families.
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