Oct 30 2008
What a hidden camera can do
This recent footage taken inside a Planned Parenthood clinic by Students for Life of America shows a girl asking questions about an abortion, and the clinician explaining how babies may be born alive but they usually die shortly thereafter. Usually.
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For those clinging to the idea that, “Well, these are 22 week babies at the oldest, they couldn’t survive even if you did provide care,” I looked at the margin of error in estimating gestation age — as well as the fact that while this facility’s cut-off is 22 weeks, others do elective abortions as late as 26 weeks.
These 22 week babies might actually be 24 week babies with a 40-70% survival rate.
Though, of course, if you wrap them in a towel and stick them in a closet, they have a 0% chance of survival.
Great point, Christina. To back that up, here’s a study that shows a 23 week baby has a 42% survival rate.
And let’s not forget baby Amilla. For those who suspect a not-so-happy ending, she’s just fine at a year old. (17.5 pounds? She weighs only a pound less than my daughter did at a year…and my kid was born at 41 weeks gestational age.)