2/15/12: FPN Questions Conclusion of Abortion Research

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A research organization has just released a new study indicating that teen pregnancy and abortion rates are at a record low. The research was conducted by The Guttmacher Institute – a group that is funded by Planned Parenthood, America’s largest performer of abortions.

FPN questions the findings saying “Just because reported pregnancy rates and surgical abortion rates are lower than ever doesn’t mean women aren’t actually getting pregnant and it certainly doesn’t mean that chemical abortion statistics are falling.”

Guttmacher’s own research shows that chemical birth control usage has increased greatly over the last several years. While there may actually be a lower rate of surgical abortions, it does not necessarily mean that there are fewer abortions occurring.