Research
Read our Research Reports and our Summary Papers on key issues related to abortion.
SEE THE BIOLOGY – 9 months in the womb
Here’s what a preborn baby actually looks like inside the womb. Ages are dated from conception. 1 week – 3 weeks At the moment of fertilization a baby’s unique DNA is formed, determining eye colour, hair colour, and gender. By 3 weeks, the brain, spinal cord and heart have all started to develop. The baby’s heart starts…
Abortion Law in New Zealand Q&A
CURRENT ABORTION LAW What is the current abortion law in New Zealand? Under the Crimes Act 1961, it is a crime to perform an abortion unlawfully, or to supply the means of providing an abortion (such as drugs or instruments) unlawfully (ss. 183 and 186). Women are explicitly exempt from liability, meaning a woman cannot…
“I’m With Both” Discussion Pamphlet
Are you ready to discuss abortion? RESPONDING TO ARGUMENTS FOR CHANGING THE LAW It’s important that we’re able to debate the issue with our friends and families and in our workplaces. “It’s a health issue.” “Women should have control over their own bodies.” “It’s a matter between a woman and her doctor.” “Women who have…
JUST RELEASED: Abortion & Health of Women (2018)
ABORTION AND THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN A review of the evidence for health professionals Released 23 March 2018 Full Report Media Release “Report Highlights Harms of Abortion to Women’s Health” For additional copies, please contact Family First NZ [email protected] Abortion and the Physical and Mental Health of Women A review of…
Abortion Risks: A list of major physical complications related to abortion
AfterAbortion.org November 2016 Approximately 10% of women undergoing induced abortion suffer from immediate complications, of which one-fifth (2%) were considered major. [19] However the majority of complications take time to develop and will not be apparent for days, months or even years. Major risks and complications of abortion are described, with citations to the medical…
Abortion Risks: A list of major psychological complications related to abortion
AfterAbortion.org November 2016 REQUIREMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT: A study of the medical records of 56,741 California medicaid patients revealed that women who had abortions were 160 percent more likely than delivering women to be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment in the first 90 days following abortion or delivery. Rates of psychiatric treatment remained significantly higher for…