The Truth About Planned Parenthood Sources

What's This All About?

  1. Planned Parenthood. Annual Report 2021-22. New York, NY. Accessed 18 Oct. 2023 https://cdn.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/25/ed/25ed2675-fbbc-453b-8b35-f8ddaa025b57/281222-ppfa-annualreport-c3-digital.pdf
  2. Ibid.
  3. Ibid.
  4. Ibid.

What Does Planned Parenthood Do?

  1. Planned Parenthood. “Who We Are.” http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/who-we-are-4648.htm
  2. Ibid.
  3. “Our History.” Planned Parenthood. https://www.planned-parenthood.org/about-us/who-we-are/our- history#:~:text=Today%2C%20Planned%20Parenthood%20affiliates%20operate%2C%20men%2C%20and%20young%20people.
  4. Planned Parenthood. Annual Report 2019-2020. New York, NY. Accessed 7/2/2022. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/67/30/67305ea1-8da2-4cee-9191-19228c1d6f70/210219-annual-report-2019-2020-web-final.pdf
  5. Ibid.
  6. USAFacts. “Preliminary US Death Statistics Show over 3.4 Million Total Deaths in 2020 - at Least 20% More Deaths than in 2019.” USAFacts, USAFacts, 9 Mar. 2022, https://usafacts.org/articles/preliminary-us-death-statistics-more-deaths-in-2020-than-2019-coronavirus-age-flu/.
  7. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Terminology Bulletin. Terms Used in Reference to the Fetus. No. 1. Philadelphia: Davis, September, 1965.
  8. Planned Parenthood. “Record Number of STDs Highlights the Need for Access to Sexual Health Care.” August 29, 2018. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-record-number-of-stds-highlights-the-need-for-access-to-sexual-health-care.
  9. National Library of Medicine. “Effect of hormonal contraception on the function of plasmacytoid dendritic cells and distribution of immune cell populations in the female reproductive track.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4874780/
  10. The Washington Post. “The repeated, misleading claim that Planned Parenthood ‘provides’ mammograms.” October 2, 2015. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2015/10/02/the-repeated-misleading-claim-that-planned-parenthood-provides-mammograms/.
  11. American Cancer Society. “Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer.” https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html
  12. Planned Parenthood: “New CDC Report on U.S Teens’ Sexual Behavior Illustrates Adolescents’ Continued Need for Sex Education and Effective Birth Control.” https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-new-cdc-report-on-u-s-teens-sexual-behavior-illustrates-adolescents-continued-need-for-sex-education-and-effective-birth-control. (June 22, 2017)

Fraud, Deception, Death—Oh my

  1. http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/planned-parenthood-abortionist-evaded-blame-shifted-in-death-of-tonya-reaves-deposition-shows/
  2. http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/perforated-uterus-led-to-death-of-michigan-planned-parenthood-abortion-patient/
  3. https://www.lifenews.com/2023/09/25/woman-dies-after-abortion-at-planned-parenthood-causes-deadly-sepsis/
  4. Ibid 
  5. http://www.centerformedicalprogress.org/human-capital/documentary-web-series/
  6. http://www.operationrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/334128081-Human-Fetal-Tissue-Research-Con-text-and-Controversy.pdf
  7. https://lifelegaldefensefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Select_Investigative_Panel_Final_Report.pdf
  8. https://lozierinstitute.org/profit-no-matter-what/
  9. https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/05/20/planned-parenthood-affiliates-received-millions-in-coronavirus-relief-funds-meant-for-small-businesses-n411207
  10. https://www.operationrescue.org/archives/five-former-bay-area-planned-parenthood-clinics-close-for-good/
  11. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-video-planned-parenthood-rewards-clinics-with-pizza-parties-for-meeting
  12. Planned Parenthood. Annual Report 2019-2020. New York, NY. Accessed 7/2/2022. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/67/30/67305ea1-8da2-4cee-9191-19228c1d6f70/210219-annual-report-2019-2020-web-final.pdf.
  13. http://www.childpredators.com/the-child-predator-report/
  14. https://www.liveaction.org/news/sex-selection-abortion-and-infanticide-planned-parenthoods-outrageous-statements/
  15. www.nrlc.org/uploads/stateleg/StateLawsWebCamBan.pdf
  16. http://www.lifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LifeDynamicsRacialReport.pdf
  17. PPFA 2009 Annual Report: https://liveaction.org/research/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2009-2010-Planned-Parenthood-Annual-Report.pdf ; PPFA 2020 Annual Report: https://s27589.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PP-2020-Annual-Report-Fact-Sheet_CLI.pdf ?
  18. https://www.adflegal.org/issues/sanctity-of-life/planned-parenthood-the-whole-story/the-planned-parenthood-deception
  19. http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/planned-parenthood-abortionist-on-hand-washing-is-that-a-new-standard/
  20. http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/health-inspections-reveal-st-louis-planned-parenthood-isnt-safe-or-clean/

Planned Parenthood Redefined Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment for Political Interest - We’ve Got the Receipts

  1. Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms and causes. (2022, March 12). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088
  2. Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic. (2022, March 12). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372093 
  3. What Is Ectopic Pregnancy? | Definition and Treatment. (2022). Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy/ectopic-pregnancy
  4. Cohen, L. (2022, July 1). “People will die”: OB-GYNs explain how ectopic pregnancy and other complications threaten lives without abortion care. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abortion-doctors-ectopic-pregnancy-risk/
  5. Folmar, C. (2022, July 26). Planned Parenthood website removes distinction between ectopic pregnancy and abortion. The Hill. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3570880-planned-parenthood-website-removes-distinction-between-ectopic-pregnancy-and-abortion/
  6. Hamrick, K. (2022, April 7). SFLAction Says That Ketanji Brown Jackson Represents a Threat to Pro-Life Americans; Pledges to Hold Senators Romney, Murkowski, & Collins Accountable for Their Role in Her Rise. Students For Life of America. https://studentsforlife.org/2022/04/07/sflaction-says-that-ketanji-brown-jackson-represents-a-threat-to-pro-life-americans-pledges-to-hold-senators-romney-murkowski-collins-accountable-for-their-role-in-her-rise/
  7. Doocy humiliated WH read Deese’s 2008 recession def, What’s difference other than who’s president? (2022, July 28). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1_vUdsTNg&ab_channel=HYGONews

Fetal Development

  1. “The Drama of Fetal Development”, American Baby. Jan. 1989. p. 45. Print.
  2. Moore and Persaud, The Developing Human-Clinically Oriented Embryology. 2nd ed. W.B. Saunders Company 1973 p. 310. Print. 
  3. Hamlin, H. “Life or Death by EEG,” JAMA. Oct. 12, 1964, p. 113 Print.
  4. Sadler, T.W. Langman’s Medical Embryology. 7th ed., Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995. p. 341 Print.
  5. deVries, J.I.P. et al, “The Emergence of Fetal Behavior.” Early Human Development. Vol 12. 1985, p. 108 Print.
  6. Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. 3rd ed. Harper Resource, 2003. p. 268 Print.
  7. Valman, Pearson. “What the Fetus Feels.” British Medical Journal. p. 234 Print.
  8. Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. 3rd ed. Harper Resource, 2003, p. 269 Print. 
  9. Moore, Keith L., Persaud, T.V.N. The Developing Human. Clinically Oriented Embryology p.
  10. Flanagan, Geraldine Lux, Beginning Life, DK Publishing, 1996 pp. 59-65.
  11. Cunningham, MacDonald, Grant, Williams Obstetrics. 18th ed., p. 90 & 103 Print.
  12. Flanagan, Geraldine Lux, Beginning Life DK Publishing , 1996 Limited p. 68.
  13. Health & Wellness Resource Center, “Normal Growth of a Baby During Pregnancy.” Clinical Reference Systems Annual. 2001. p.1391.
  14. Gordon, Debra MD. “Pregnancy.” The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. 2nd ed., pp. 2694-2695.
  15. Ibid.
  16. Ibid.
  17. Ibid.
  18. Ibid.
  19. Sassone, Robert L. “Interview with Prof. Sir A William Liliey.” The Tiniest Humans.

Surgical Abortions

  1. “Abortion Methods.” Louisiana Right to Life. https://prolifelouisiana.org/methods.
  2. Ibid.
  3. Ibid.
  4. “Abortion Procedures During First, Second and Third Trimester.” American Pregnancy As-sociation. July 2019. Web.
  5. “A Conversation with a Former Abortionist: Is Abortion Ever Medically Necessary?” YouTube, Live Action, 24 Feb. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysl1tRnk-ig.
  6. United States. Cong. House. U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Testimony of Jill L. Stanek , RN HR 1797, Pain - Capable Unborn Child Protection Act U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice May 23, 2013. 113th Cong. H. Bill. Print.
  7. “An Abortion Doctor Describes a D&E - ClinicQuotes.” ClinicQuotes. 31 Aug. 2012. Web. https://truecarecasper.org/types-of-abortion/-new
  8. Ibid.
  9. Ibid.
  10. Ibid.

Chemical Abortion: How the Abortion Pill Works

  1. RU486Facts.org - Medical Information about RU-486 (Mifepristone).” RU486Facts.org - Medical Information about RU-486 (Mifepristone). Web.
  2. Ibid.
  3. Ibid.
  4. Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. 3rd ed. Harper Resource, 2003. p. 268 Print.
  5. “Mifepristone U.S. Post-Marketing Adverse Events Summary through 12/31/20188” https://www.fda.gov/media/112118/download, 12 April 2109. Web.

Mega-Centers: Retail Abortion Cash Grab

  1. O'Bannon, Randall K. “Planned Parenthood Builds Aurora Megaclinic.” NRLC, National Right to Life News, Sept. 2007, www.nrlc.org/archive/news/2007/NRL09/Stealth.html.
  2. “American Life League’s 2019 Planned Parenthood Facilities Report.” American Life League. February 2020. https://www.stopp.org/pdfs/2019/2019_PP_Facilities_Report.pdf. 
  3. Grossu, Arina. “Abortion Funding and Obamacare.” FRC, Family Research Council, 2016, www.frc.org/AbortionInObamacare.
  4. “Extending the brand: Planned Parenthood hits suburbia.” The Denver Post. June 23, 2008. https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/23/extending-the-brand-planned-parenthood-hits-suburbia/
  5. Ibid.
  6. Simon, Stephanie. “Planned Parenthood clinic to keep doors shut, for now.” Los Angeles Times.September 21, 2007. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-sep-21-na-abort21-story.html.
  7. Ibid.
  8. Ibid.
  9. Rubin, Bonnie and Kimberly, James. “Abortion clinic built under radar.” Chicago Tribune. July 27, 2007. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2007-07-27-0707261394-story.html. 
  10. Potter, Steven. “How the Planned Parenthood Clinic Managed to Emerge Fully Formed.” Milwaukee Magazine. January 12, 2018. https://www.milwauke-emag.com/new-planned-parenthood-clinic-managed-emerge-fully-formed/.
  11. Carney, Shawn. “Overcoming Planned Parenthood's Abortion Mega Centers–PODCAST Season 4, Episode 44.” 40 Days for Life, 24 Oct. 2019, www.40daysforlife.com/overcoming-planned-parenthoods-abortion-megacenterspodcast-season-4-episode-44.
  12. “The New Leviathan: The Mega-Center Report.” Americans United for Life, 2015, aul.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AUL-Mega-Center-Report-06-24-2015.pdf.

Racial Targeting: Abortion in Black America

  1. Center for Disease Control, National Vital Statistics Reports: 2020 Deaths https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/nvsr.htm Accessed January 31, 2023
  2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention “Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2020.” 23 Nov. 2022, www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/ss/ss7110a1.htm#T4_down. Accessed 11 Nov. 2023.
  3. Jones, Rachel K., et al. “Abortion incidence and service availability in the United States, 2020.” Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, vol. 54, no. 4, 2022, pp. 128–141, https://doi.org/10.1363/psrh.12215.
  4. “Lynchings by State and Race.” Tuskagee University. http://archive.tuskegee.edu/repository/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Lynchings-Stats-Year-Dates-Causes.pdf.
    AND “Abortion and Race.” Abort73.Com. https://abort73.com/abortion/abortion_and_race/.
  5. Caron, Simone M. “Birth Control and the Black Community in the 1960s: Genocide or Power Politics?” Journal of Social History, 22 Mar. 1998, www.thefreelibrary.com/_/print/PrintArticle.aspx?id=20574139.

Planned Parenthood Doesn't Care About Women

  1. Planned Parenthood Action Fund. “Types of State Attacks on Abortion.” www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/types-attacks#biasedcounseling. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
  2. Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund “Despite Claims of Supporting Maine Law, GOP Legislators Once Again Seek to Restrict Access to Abortion.” 31 Jan. 2023, www.plannedparenthoo-daction.org/planned-parenthood-maine-action-fund/press-releases/despite-claims-of-supporting-maine-law-gop-legislators-once-again-seek-to-restrict-access-to-abortion.
  3. Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado. “Abortion Services and Private Medical Decision-Making.” www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-votes-colorado/issues/abortion-services-and-private-medical-decision-making. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
  4. Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico. “New Mexico Accomplishments.” www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-votes-new-mexico/accomplishments. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023. 
  5. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia. “Senate Education and Health Committee Defeats Harmful So-Called ‘Born Alive’ and Biased Counseling Bills.” 16 Feb. 2023, www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-virginia-inc/press-releases/senate-education-and-health-committee-defeats-harmful-so-called-born-alive-and-biased-counseling-bills.
  6. Huguenin, Angela. Quitter Questionnaire. Round Rock, Texas. Internal Online Survey of ATTWN Clients. 30 Nov. 2022.
  7. Live Action “Sex-Selective Abortion.” www.liveaction.org/what-we-do/investigations/sex-selective-abortion/. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
  8. Tucker, Jill. “Effort to Bar Child Marriage in California Runs into Opposition.” 6 July 2017, www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Effort-to-bar-juvenile-marriages-in-California-11268497.php. 
  9. Jetha, Rya. “Child Brides: A Campaign Starts to Ban Underage Marriages in California.” SF Gate, 23 June 2023, www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/child-brides-a-campaign-starts-to-ban-underage-18167417.php.
  10. Colb, Sherry F. “California Considers Bill to Regulate (but Not Prohibit) Child Marriage.” Justia Verdict Comments, 19 July 2017, verdict.justia.com/2017/07/19/california-considers-bill-regulate-not-prohibit-child-marriage.
  11. Mays, Mackenzie. “Why Child Marriage Is Legal in California - and the Unexpected Groups Fighting to Keep It That Way.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023, www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/why-child-marriage-is-still-legal-in-california-at-any-age.
  12. Live Action. “Child Sex Trafficking Cover Up.” www.liveaction.org/what-we-do/investigations/child-sex-trafficking-cover-up/. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
  13. “Planned Parenthood Lies about Training Staff to Report Sex Traffickers.” YouTube, Live Action, 17 Jan. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=phocsMQsFC4.
  14. Lederer LJ, Flores T, Chandler MJ. “The Pregnancy Continuum in Domestic Sex Trafficking in the United States: Examining the Unspoken Gynecological, Reproductive, and Procreative Issues of Victims and Survivors.” Issues Law Med. 2023 Spring;38(1):61-76.
  15. Planned Parent-hood Votes Colorado. “Confidential Health Services for Teens.” www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-votes-colorado/issues/confidential-health-services-teens. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
  16. Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. “Repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act.” www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-illinois-action/issues/repeal-pna. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023. 
  17. Gehrke, Amy. “Illinois Is Endangering Girls and Telling Parents They Don’t Matter.” Newsweek, 7 June 2022, www.newsweek.com/illinois-endangering-girls-telling-parents-they-dont-matter-opinion-1713082.
  18. Legal, Life. “Victory against Planned Parenthood That Failed to Report Incest and Rape of Minor.” Life Legal Defense Foundation, 25 Sept. 2012, lifelegaldefensefoundation.org/victory-against-planned-parenthood-that-failed-to-report-incest-and-rape-of-minor/.
  19. Ertelt, Steven. “Planned Parenthood Quits Defending Secret Abortion on Raped Teen.” LifeNews.Com, 2 May 2011, www.lifenews.com/2011/04/27/planned-parenthood-quits-lawsuit-of-secret-abortion-on-raped-teen/.
  20. State of Washington Court of Appeals No. 74924-2-1, 13 Nov. 2017, www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/749242.pdf.
  21. Novielli, Carole. “Aiding Abusers: These Seven Sexual Predators Were Helped by Planned Parenthood.” Live Action, 4 June 2018, www.liveaction.org/news/

Indoctrinating Youth: Planned Parenthood in Schools

  1. “Reducing Teenage Pregnancy.” PP, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, www.plannedparenthood.org/files/6813/9611/7632/Reducing_Teen_Pregnan-cy.pdf.
  2. “Sexual Health Topics: Get the Facts about Sexual Health.” Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparenthood.org/learn.
  3. “Parent Power!! (Chapter 11).” Stop Planned Parenthood, American Life League, www.stopp.org/article.php?id=4898.
  4. “Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Announces Landmark Program and Partnership of High School-Based Wellbeing Centers Across L.A. County.” Planned Parenthood, 11 Dec. 2019, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-los-angeles-announces-landmark-program-and-partnership-of-high-school-based-wellbeing-centers-across-l-a-county
  5. Rantz, Jason “Middle Schoolers Get Flyer, Say They Can Get Abortions, Plan B Without Asking Parents.” https://mynorthwest.com/2987600/rantz-flyer-middle-school-abortions-plan-b/ Nadal, Gerard. “Girl Scouts’ Leaders in Bed with Planned Parenthood.” Coming Home. https://gerardnadal.com/2010/03/14/girl-scouts-leaders-in-bed-with-planned-parenthood/.
  6. “Community Programs and Workshops.” Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-new-york/learn/community-programs.
  7. “New Faith Leaders Join Planned Parenthood Clergy Advocacy Board to Advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Access.” Planned Parenthood. April 14, 2021. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/new-faith-leaders-join-planned-parenthood-clergy-advocacy-board-to-advocate-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-access.
  8. “Introducing Roo.” Planned Parenthood, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/roo-sexual-health-chatbot

Coming to a School Near You?

  1. “Using SEX from A-Z Cards during Outreach and other Single-Session Behavioral Interventions” https://web.archive.org/web/20230624040043/http://librarypdf.catie.ca/ATI-20000s/26124.pdf Accessed 17 October, 2023.
  2. Planned Parenthood of Regina via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PlannedParenthoodRegina/photos/a.420858367964539/6570206066363041/?type=3&ref=embed_post Accessed 17 October, 2023.

What's Next: “Telehealth” to Kill 

  1. “Evaluation of Telemedicine in Iowa.” Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health. https://www.ansirh.org/research/ongoing/evaluation-telemedicine-iowa
  2. Planned Parent-hood. https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/
  3. Abrams, Abigail. “Planned Parenthood Is Expanding Telehealth to All 50 States.” Time. 14 Apr. 2020,. time.com/5820326/planned-parenthood-telehealth-coronavirus/.
  4. “Sexual Health Care Via Telehealth To Be Available in All 50 States.” Planned Parenthood. April 14, 2020. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/were-here-with-you-organization-announces-telehealth-expansion-and-new-digital-resources-in-the-age-of-covid-19
  5. Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online#:~:text=Many%20Planned%20Parenthood%20health%20centers,health%20center%20for%20more%20information.
  6. “Medication Abortion.” Guttmacher Institute. July 1, 2022. https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/medication-abortion.
  7. “Frequently Asked Questions.” Internet Archives Wayback Machine, Planned Parenthood, 22 Apr. 2020, web.archive.org/web/20200422071105/www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online.
  8. Abrams, Abigail. “Planned Parenthood Is Expanding Telehealth to All 50 States.” Time. 14 Apr. 2020,. time.com/5820326/planned-parenthood-telehealth-coronavirus/.
  9. Niinimäki M, Pouta A, Bloigu A, et al. Immediate complications after medical compared with surgical termination of pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114(4):795-804. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181b5ccf9WHAT’S