Planned Parenthood director in 1960: abortion is “traumatic experience”

“I am mindful of what was brought out by our psychologists… That in almost every case, abortion, whether legal or illegal, is a traumatic experience that may have severe consequences later on.”

Dr. Mary Calderone, medical director of Planned Parenthood

Mary Calderone, “Illegal Abortion Is a Public Health Problem” American Journal of Pub. health 50 (July 1960): 948

 

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Sarah Terzo is a pro-life writer and blogger. She is on the board of The Consistent Life Network and PLAGAL +

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