The book Aborting Planned Parenthood by Robert H. Ruff was written when pro-lifers found boxes of Planned Parenthood’s records in the trash. The book published many of these records (names of women were changed) Here are a few of the notes from Planned Parenthood counselors:
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Name: Angela R.
Patient Information: Divorced Catholic, one child. Not sure if she wants more. Used the Pill off and on for five years (obtained pill from Planned Parenthood) but the Pill made her nauseous. Presently using condoms; was using a condom when she got pregnant. Will continue to use foam and condoms after the abortion.
Before abortion: Tense, nervous, complaining. Cried.
During abortion: Mild pain.
After abortion: Walked, cried.
Observations: Would not relax at all- Dr. W. very patient- Angela cried and jumped around- had more mental anguish than any physical reactions- could it be Catholic feelings? She wanted to stop for a minute right when Dr. W inserted the cannula but Dr. W said he couldn’t wait. Angela got dressed, she cried and complained unjustly about Dr. W. being rude and impatient. He was never rude. She was just taking out her feelings on the doctor. I explained why he proceeded with VPT [Voluntary Pregnancy Termination a.ka. an abortion] then she asked him to wait. She left unhappy with doctor but she was calmed down and more rational. Angela was jittery during group and was fairly vocal. When I talked to her before VPT, she was nervous, but her decision was firm and did not consider other alternatives. Background and personal problems probably added to her reaction to Dr. W. Also, this seemed to be an outlet for her emotions about the VPT. Once this is behind her I think she’ll do okay. Attitude toward birth control: VERY BAD.
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Name: Mary S.
Patient information: Single, Christian, no children. Does want children. Ues the Pill, but missed some last month. Will continue to use the Pill after the abortion.
Before abortion: Overreacted, talkative.
During abortion: Pain was severe at times. Moist clammy skin. Hyperventilating; encouraged slow, deep breathing.
After abortion: Weak
Observations: She and Dr. P got along well. Then she really complained about the pain after saying “It wasn’t bad at all.” She would make no effort to get up afterwards. Dr. P did another procedure and had to wait until we moved her. She moaned in recovery and was there for over one hour. She felt like she was being rushed, but I’ve never seen anyone take so long to go through the clinic.
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Name: Maria P.
Patient information: Single, no children. Doesn’t want any. Used the Pill for five years, but presently uses nothing. Intends to get back on the Pill after the abortion.
Before abortion: Tense, screamed, overreacted
During abortion: Pain was severe at times
After abortion: Weak.
Observations: Maria is a ‘reformed’ drug addict. She may have trouble staying on her birth control pills. She screamed and moaned throughout procedure- was extremely tense from GC to last pelvic exam- terrible patient, but nice lady. Received patient in recovery room via wheelchair and appeared in satisfactory condition.
Aborting Planned Parenthood by Robert H. Ruff (Life Cycle Books: Lewiston, NY) 1990.
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