"We best support women by giving them all the facts"

Findings in a study of 31,000 Finnish women suggest that women who have had three or more abortions run a higher risk of giving birth to a premature and low-weight baby. [Press Association, 30 August]

In a related story, a Scottish study has suggested that there is a risk of premature birth after only one abortion. [Telegraph, 5 September] Anthony McCarthy, SPUC's Publications and Education Manager said:

"The study by Dr Reija Klemetti and her colleagues should lead researchers to investigate further the consequences of repeat abortions on mothers and children. The abortion industry not only lacks all concern for the unborn child it targets but frequently expresses outrage at research indicating that abortion can have serious physical and psychological consequences for the woman.

"We best support women by giving them all the facts: any honest researcher who seeks to look into the effects of abortion on the woman and subsequent children she conceives should be supported."

Other stories:

• New pro-abortion junior ministers appointed to health department [Guardian, 5 September]
• New blood test could "all but eradicate" unborn children with Down's syndrome [Telegraph, 4 September]
• Michelle Obama: My husband stands for promoting abortion [LifeNews.com, 4 September]
• Pro-lifers cannot win the debate by bargaining over the lives of the unborn, argues Catholic columnist [Catholic Herald, 3 September]
• Brazil abortion stirs controversy [Interaksyon, 3 September]
• Frozen embryos 'better' for IVF treatment, claims study [Telegraph, 4 September]
• Interview with Britain's most prolific surrogate mother [Telegraph, 4 September]
• Half of UK women delay starting family because they don't want to give up freedom, suggests survey [Mail, 5 September]
• Christians should leave their beliefs at home or get another job, argue UK government lawyers [Telegraph, 4 September]
• Liam Gibson of SPUC Northern Ireland launches new blog [Pro-Life Belfast, 4 September]