Chicago abortion clinics accused of advertising illegal late-term abortions in report
Engaging Text: Ryan Center Advertises Potentially Illegal Late-Term Abortions
The Ryan Center, the University of Chicago’s campus abortion clinic, is under scrutiny for advertising late-term abortions on its website, according to a recent report from The Chicago Thinker, the university’s right-leaning student newspaper.
The 2019 Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA) allows abortions only if they are necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. However, the Ryan Center offers abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days old, well beyond the point of viability, without considering any threat to the mother’s well-being.
Similarly, the Family Planning Associates (FPA) Chicago clinic offers abortions up to 23.5 weeks, a stage at which premature babies often survive with standard medical care.
According to Thinker reporter Ben Ogilvie, babies delivered at 22 weeks survive approximately 28% of the time, while babies delivered at 23 weeks survive approximately 55% of the time. These survival rates are even higher at a state-of-the-art health center like UChicago Medicine.
It is concerning that the Ryan Center and FPA clinic are advertising late-term abortions of viable babies, which is only allowed in extreme situations threatening the life of the mother in Illinois.
The RHA’s definition of viability is subjective and allows abortionists to interpret it in their favor. The term “extraordinary” is used to determine whether a fetus can sustain survival outside the uterus without the application of expensive or painful medical measures.
However, the care provided to babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) contradicts the notion of “extraordinary” measures. The Ryan Center and FPA clinic fail to provide any cautions about this aspect of the law on their websites.
Unfortunately, RHA does not explicitly penalize illegal late-term abortions, and the law states that a fetus does not have independent rights. This lack of legal protection allows abortionists to escape punishment for performing these procedures.
In addition, the RHA removes state and local oversight in abortion facilities, making it easier for them to operate without proper scrutiny. Unlike tanning salons and barbershops, abortion facilities face minimal regulation.
Under RHA, abortion facilities only self-report violations, which enables them to destroy evidence and cover up any negligence or criminal activity. This lack of accountability is deeply concerning.
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In what ways can the medical community and lawmakers work together to ensure that late-term abortions are being performed in accordance with the law and with due consideration for the mother’s health, while respecting women’s reproductive rights
At 23 weeks and 6 days have a survival rate of 10-35%. This means that the Ryan Center and FPA are potentially performing abortions on viable pregnancies, which goes against the RHA’s guidelines.
Late-term abortions are a controversial topic in the United States, with strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Pro-choice advocates argue that the decision to have an abortion should be the woman’s choice, regardless of the stage of pregnancy. They believe that restrictions on late-term abortions infringe on a woman’s right to bodily autonomy.
On the other hand, pro-life advocates believe that life begins at conception and that abortion at any stage of pregnancy is morally wrong. They argue that late-term abortions, especially those performed on viable pregnancies, are a form of infanticide.
Regardless of one’s personal beliefs on the matter, the legality of late-term abortions in Illinois is clear. The RHA allows abortions only if they are necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. This means that abortions performed beyond the point of viability, without medical justification, are potentially illegal.
The Ryan Center’s website describes itself as “committed to providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare in a supportive environment.” However, advertising late-term abortions without considering the mother’s health raises questions about the clinic’s commitment to responsible and ethical practices.
It is important to note that the Ryan Center and FPA are not the only abortion clinics in Illinois that offer late-term abortions. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice organization, 85% of abortions in the state are performed during the first trimester, while 15% are performed in the second trimester or later.
Nevertheless, the fact that these clinics advertise late-term abortions without proper medical justification raises concerns about the potential legality and ethics of their practices. It is crucial for the medical community and lawmakers to continue examining and discussing the regulations surrounding late-term abortions to ensure that they are being performed in accordance with the law and with due consideration for the mother’s health.
In conclusion, the Ryan Center and FPA’s advertising of potentially illegal late-term abortions is a matter of serious concern. The legal and ethical implications of these practices must be thoroughly examined and debated to ensure that women’s reproductive rights are protected while also upholding the well-being of both the mother and the unborn child. It is crucial for the medical community and lawmakers to work together to find a balance that respects both individual choice and the sanctity of life.
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