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HomeReproductive Rights Fact or Fiction Video
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Did you know that:


  • 51% of women who have abortions were using contraception when they got pregnant.
  • 24% of women who have abortions identify as Catholic.
  • 54% of women who have abortions are married.
  • Abortion healthcare is safe. In the first trimester, there is 0.05% chance of major complication. This increases with length of pregnancy, but it is still up to 14x safer than childbirth.
  • A human fetus does NOT have capacity to experience pain until after at least 24-25 weeks.

Learn more about "Facts vs Fiction” and review all 25 slides by Allie Linton, MD MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin here.

The video Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Abortion Care Myths is 1.5 hours in length and features: 


Sharing her experience:

Helen M Werner, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Beloit College


Wisconsin Abortion Laws:

Michelle Velasquez, JD

Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin


Abortion Facts:

Dr. Allison Linton, MD, MPH

Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin


Effective Communication Abortion Care:

Tia Renier                                                           

Advocacy and Outreach Project Manager

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin  


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