FAQ

What are the latest (2018) abortion statistics for Delaware?

  • 1,740 abortions in DE, or 14.3% of all pregnancies
  • 45% on black women; 49.5% on white women
  • 13.5% on women from out of state
  • 40% are repeat abortions

What is happening with “Medical Aid in Dying” bill, HB 140?

  • Failed to reach a vote after being released from committee in 2022 session. Slated to resurface in 2023 session.
  • Allows nurse practitioners to prescribe lethal drugs
  • Permits falsifying a death certificate
  • Requires MAID be an option for ALL terminal patients

What should I know about the abortion pill?

  • It may be reversed if only the first pill is taken; go to www.abortionpillreversal.com or call (866) 594-2016

  • Has a significant failure rate; often needs surgical follow-up

  • Causes severe cramping and bleeding and may cause injury

What are the main health risks from abortion?

  • Higher risk for breast cancer, premature birth, and depression

  • Higher risk for cervical/uterine injury, especially in late-term abortions

  • Higher risk for future ectopic pregnancies and infertility

Concerned about your long-acting contraception (LARCs)?

  • Most IUD’s cause early abortions; they function by not allowing the baby to implant in the uterus

  • Many hormonal injections, patches, and inserts can cause early abortions and/or severe side effects that are dangerous to your health

  • For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nexplanon%20nightmares

How do laws affect Abortion in Delaware?

  • Since 2017 when the Delaware legislature passed SB5, abortion is legal in Delaware until the moment of birth for any and no reason

  • Abortion clinics in Delaware continue to be self-policed with little institutional oversight.

  • A recently passed law removes any penalty for a doctor who kills a woman during an abortion procedure.

Calendar icon

Events

Check out current and ongoing events in Delaware to promote LIFE.

Take Action.png

Take Action

Your participation makes a difference. Click here to see what you can do.

Help Center.png

Help Center

Find out where you can turn if you need help deciding your next step.

donate .png

Donate

As an all-volunteer organization, we rely solely on YOU for donations.