Saturday, May 16, 2015

Nurse quits after witnessing abortion of a 4-pound baby girl


Nurse quits after witnessing abortion of a 4-pound baby girl

 
Nurse Bonnie L. McClory was an obstetric technician in the Labor and Delivery unit of what she calls a “large metropolitan hospital.” She was pursuing a nursing degree and taking a class that would prepare her to work on the floor where babies were delivered. Sometimes the babies were delivered alive. Other times, the babies were delivered dead – the victims of saline abortions done at the hospital.

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House votes to ban abortions in the U.S. after five months

On the anniversary of the conviction of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell, the U.S. House voted in favor of banning abortions across the country after five months. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act passed the House on a 242 to 184 vote, and now heads to the Senate.

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Blind mother ‘sees’ her preborn child through 3D printed ultrasound

Tatiana Guerra is a 30-year-old mother from Brazil who is pregnant with her second child. At the age of 17, Guerra lost her sight. A YouTube video titled “Meeting Murillo” from the Brazilian branch of Huggies shows Tatiana getting an ultrasound at 20 weeks.

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UPDATE: These 5 adorable siblings in foster care found their forever family

We’ve received notice that the children featured in this story have been placed in a family. Although the children’s pictures and information were on the  Arkansas Department of Human Services adoption website at the time this article was published, new information has been received that they are no longer available and a family has been selected.

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Born at 22 weeks, premature twins celebrate ninth birthday

Premature twins, Hunter and Darcy Ridley, were born at 22 weeks gestation— 123 days before their actual due date. Known at the time as the world’s most premature twins, the miracle babies are celebrating their ninth birthday.

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Obama promises to veto bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks

Pro-lifers have reason to celebrate, as the House has finally passed the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, with a vote of 242-184.  Unfortunately, this bill still has an uphill battle ahead of it: President Obama has promised to veto the bill if it passes both houses of Congress.

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50 amazing photos of moms caring for their children through difficult times

Below is a compilation of 50 powerful photos that mothers shared with The Mighty, detailing moments of tremendous challenge and courage. These images, with their own unique stories, are incredibly moving photos that express the power of a mother’s love.

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New study shows preemies can survive at earlier ages, but hospital attitude can mean life or death

The study looked at the survival and outcomes of almost 5,000 babies born before 27 weeks gestation at 24 hospitals from 2006 -2011. It found that 23 percent of infants are surviving at an astonishing 22 weeks gestation (20 weeks after fertilization) with treatment, but that many hospitals deliberately deny them life-saving medical treatment.

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Do you know where the presidential candidates stand on life?

While the next presidential election may be more than a year away, candidates are already declaring, fundraising, and trying to earn votes. With any hope, the right to life will be at the forefront of the campaigns, as candidates communicate to voters where they stand on this issue. Do you know where the candidates stand?

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TIME publishes pro-life writer: Abortion debate needs more voices

"What about the women who have had abortions and now regret it? What about those who decided to have their babies? Their stories matter, too."

So says Kate Bryan – a pro-life writer, former Live Action Communications Director, and the current Director of Communications at American Principles Project. Yesterday, TIME published her article, “An Honest Debate About Abortion Needs More Voices.”

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‘Face’ of Hobby Lobby case honored with religious freedom medal

You may not know her name, but you certainly know her impact. She’s the face of Hobby Lobby, the face of the successful fight for religious freedom. Barbara Green received the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty’s Canterbury Medal for her “courageous defense of religious liberty during Burwell v. Hobby Lobby,” the organization said. Her work will surely pave the way for others to stand up for their conscience rights.

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Conjoined twins, born after parents refused abortion, successfully separated

Carter and Conner Mirabal were a rare set of conjoined twins — but not anymore. Their parents, Bryan Mirabal and Michelle Brantley, were shocked when they discovered last year that not only were they facing an unexpected pregnancy, but that they were having twin boys.

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Two years later: Kermit Gosnell isn’t the only one

Two years to the day of Gosnell’s conviction, the U.S. House of Representatives votes on H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would ban abortions on preborn babies 20 weeks and older.

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