AAPLOG rejects abortion after the first trimester because the procedure unnecessarily inflicts severe pain on a pain capable living human being and presents increased risks to the mother. Abortion after 15 weeks uses extreme and inhumane procedures. A D&E procedure is the most common method of abortion (95%) once the fetus has become fully formed, […]
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Confusion created by misinformation leaves women uncertain at best and often scared for their ability to receive medically indicated and appropriate care. AAPLOG has always been focused on providing our patients with the best available medical care, and that includes ensuring they have the best information about that care. We are excited to share a
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On July 7th, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the nonprofit organization that provides board certification for obstetricians and gynecologists, released their “Statement Regarding Misinformation and Disinformation and Medical Professionalism”, in which it warns that “intentionally providing misinformation and disinformation that may harm patients or public health does not meet these agreed-upon standards and may be
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AAPLOG board member and CEO-elect Dr. Christina Francis testified at the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s hearing on the impact of overturning Roe v Wade. You can read her testimony here.
AAPLOG Statement: Clarification of Abortion Restrictions With the recent overturning of Roe and Casey, the question of the legality of elective abortion has been returned to the states. As some states seek to restrict elective abortion, there has been confusion about restricting the use of the medications and procedures used for elective abortion. Some of
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AAPLOG Polling Insights: How to Discuss Abortion With Our Patients In the wake of the historic Supreme Court Dobbs ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade, disinformation and alarmist claims are increasingly being spread for political purposes. As the world’s leading association of pro-life medical professionals, we refuse to allow fear-mongering, partisanship, and untrue messages to
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The following statement regarding Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization can be attributed to the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists (AAPLOG). At the very core of the American experience is the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As medical professionals it is our highest responsibility to provide all our patients,
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AAPLOG Responds to “Facts are Important: Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy” ACOG recently released a statement, “Facts are Important: Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy.” We absolutely agree that facts are important and that the timely diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy is essential for excellent healthcare for women. However, we do not agree that restrictions on abortion limit a physician’s
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ACOG recently released a document on “Understanding the Practical Implications of the FDA’s December Mifepristone REMS Decision,” as well as a statement on the importance of facts with respect to ectopic pregnancy. [i] [ii] Although ACOG claims to represent more than 60,000 medical professionals and to maintain the “highest standards of clinical practice for women’s health care”, these latest statements promote an agenda, that is not only out of step with the views of most OB/GYNs, but is a departure from quality healthcare for women…
The bill, which seeks to secure the “fundamental right … to have an abortion”, threatens the safety and dignity of pregnant women and their preborn children. (EAU CLAIRE, MI) March 17, 2022 – The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) is encouraging Colorado state senators to oppose the state’s House Bill 22-1279, known
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