Protection of the life of the mother as an excuse for an abortion is a smoke screen. In my 36 years of pediatric surgery, I have never known of one instance where the child had to be aborted to save the mother's life. If toward the end of the pregnancy complications arise that threaten the mother's health, the doctor will induce labor or perform a Caesarean section. His intention is to save the life of both the mother and the baby. The baby's life is never willfully destroyed because the mother's life is in danger.
C. Everett KoopWhen a child shows up for school, and is not physically and mentally ready to learn, he or she never catches up.
C. Everett KoopHealth care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time
C. Everett Koop