Dear Neighbor,
As I strolled through our neighborhood with my daughters, I couldn’t help but notice the sign in your yard that reads, “Every day in Pennsylvania, a baby is killed in late-term abortion.” After some reflection, I felt it was important to share my story with you.
At 32 weeks and 5 days into my pregnancy, I received devastating news: my son had passed away. I was induced and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, but he was silent. The only tears in that delivery room were ours, mourning the loss of a child we had so desperately wanted after facing infertility. This loss is profound, and it is a pain that will stay with me forever.
Since that heart-wrenching day, I’ve connected with other mothers who have also faced the unimaginable loss of a child. I want to share a couple of their stories.
Stories of Loss
One mother found out her baby had multiple anomalies, rendering her child “incompatible with life.” Understanding that her baby would not survive after birth, she chose to deliver early. This allowed her to hold her child, even if only for a brief moment, before the inevitable took place. By making this choice, she effectively removed her baby from life support. This is classified as a “late-term abortion.”
In another case, a mother went for her anatomy scan and discovered that her baby had anencephaly, a condition where parts of the brain are missing. This condition guarantees that the child would not survive outside the womb. Faced with this grim reality and the emotional turmoil it brought, she opted for a dilation and curettage (D&C) instead of enduring the physical pain of labor. She was already suffering enough knowing her baby would never live.
Clarifying Late-Term Abortion
It’s essential to clarify that “late-term abortion” has no medical definition; it’s a term not used by healthcare professionals. The stories I shared would be categorized as “termination for medical reasons.” However, to be precise, they fall under the broader umbrella of abortions. Abortions that occur after 21 weeks account for only 1% of all abortions.
These women are not those who decide, at 30 weeks pregnant, that they no longer want a child. Rather, they are individuals faced with an unimaginably difficult situation, making heart-wrenching decisions. They are mothers who prioritize spending precious moments with a child they know will not survive, trying to create memories in mere minutes.
I know the pain of losing a child. I held my son in my arms, and I had no control over that tragic outcome. However, I know that if I had been aware of his inevitable fate and had the chance to spend even a moment with him alive, I would have chosen what you refer to as a “late-term abortion.”
I urge you to reconsider the narratives you promote. Please show empathy and think of the women like me when you support misleading messages about “late-term abortions.” These women are not monsters; they are mothers trying to make the best choices for their children.
Sincerely,
Your neighbor and a grieving mother
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Summary:
This letter shares the deeply personal experience of a mother who faced the loss of her son due to a late-term diagnosis. It highlights the complexity surrounding late-term abortions, emphasizing the difficult choices mothers make under heartbreaking circumstances. The narrative calls for empathy and understanding, urging the need to refrain from politicizing these painful experiences.
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