I once was lost...but now I am pro-life! Formerly a Planned Parenthood director, I now work to save lives.
It is strange to think about the things that happened at Planned Parenthood while I was there. I thought so many things were “normal.” Looking back, I see how they were anything but.
We had hundreds of protocols. Some were pretty common sense, others were not. One protocol in particular has really got me thinking over the past couple of weeks…IUDs. An IUD is a birth control method that is inserted into the cervix. They function in several different ways; however, the primary way they work is by creating a hostile uterine environment so that a fertilized egg would not be able to implant on the uterine lining.
Part of our protocol talked about the insertion and removal. The other part talked about when they could be inserted. Get ready for this…
Our protocol stated that IUDs could be inserted on pregnant women in order to cause an abortion. Yes. You read that right. If a woman came in and was early pregnant, we would insert an IUD to cause an abortion. She would have only been a few days pregnant. A pregnancy test would not have shown up positive. We didn’t have a confirmation of pregnancy. Out of sight, out of mind, right? How many children have been aborted because of this dangerous protocol? What is the real number of abortions performed by Planned Parenthood? We will never know. Did we tell patients that this protocol would abort their child? Of course not.
A woman came in one day complaining of severe abdominal pain. She had an IUD. During her exam, it was determined that her IUD was the source of her discomfort…it would have to be removed. I came in to assist. I couldn’t believe what I saw. On the end of that IUD was a tiny baby. We estimated the child to be 9 weeks. That baby had been growing on the end of a birth control device. But not to worry, Planned Parenthood says IUDs are safe.
While working at Planned Parenthood, I decided an IUD would be the best method for me. After 3 years of use, I had no side effects…so I thought. After I had my IUD removed, I realized there might be a problem with my body. I had never had a problem getting pregnant, but several months had now passed, and every pregnancy test came back negative. What was going on? I had some blood work run and was told I didn’t produce several hormones. My body had tried to produce the hormones while the IUD was in…but the IUD won. My body couldn’t compete. I am only pregnant now because of NFP, supplemental hormones and an amazing doctor.
I found out several months ago that a woman had miscarried because of an IUD inserted at my clinic. She was pregnant when it was inserted. That isn’t supposed to happen…but mistakes are made…her child paid the price. She went to the emergency room because she was having severe abdominal pain. She didn’t know she was pregnant until they did an ultrasound to find out what was wrong. There was her baby. His heart had stopped. She had to deliver her baby and have her IUD removed all in the same visit to the hospital. He was 18 weeks old. Why did this happen? Because an IUD is made to abort children.
So, why would Planned Parenthood lie and say IUDs are safe? Planned Parenthood pays less than $300.00 for an IUD…they are reimbursed over $750.00 from the federal government (our tax dollars). Is that a good enough reason? It is for Planned Parenthood. Patients first? Prevention first? No. Money first…and always.
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The IUD messes up so much about a woman and her feminine identity that I hardly know where to begin. I can tell you that, for us, it was the worst possible thing that could happen between two people of opposite genders. I will just state what I believe happened between us, and let anyone who wants to call me a liar to rage on; I KNOW what happened.
I was attracted to her and her to me. She had an IUD, and we had sex. We got married, and two miscarriages later, she had the IUD removed, and immediately we were no longer attracted to each other.
The body gives off signals that attract you to your proper, complementary gender opposite. This is for reasons of improving the chances of survival of the human race, by giving your children the “best of both of you.”
I have said what I have said. Listen, learn. Or not.
Thankyou for this post. There are so many who say that abortion or taking birth control is a woman’s choice, but I can honestly say that when I was on birth control and got pregnant with my first child, I didn’t know what I know now, and the doctor didn’t explain what the birth control could do to a baby if I did get pregnant. So yes I did at that time I made the choice to take birth control, because I was told that was what I should do, but no, I didn’t make ab informed decision, and I don’t believe most women do.
I’m disappointed to hear that the PP clinic at which you worked did not fully appraise women of the risks of IUD insertion. When I went in for planned insertion (which failed due to internal anatomy issues), I was specifically told that it could be used to induce an abortion within I think, 72 hours, that it did carry with it the risk of pregnancy (nothing’s perfect), particularly ectopic, and that it could cause other side effects, such as heavier bleeding and cramping (I was in for a Paragard).
I would love to share my IUD survival story for those who like to hear those sorts of stories. I know I do.
When we had my 4th child we knew we didn’t want more kids. But we didn’t want to anything permanent. I was told an IUD was my best and safest option. So I went with it. It was put in about 2 months after my 4th child was born. My cycle never returned. I am assuming that was part IUD and part breastfeeding. I didn’t have any side effects at all so I was quite content with my birth control option.
My daughter weaned in March 2010 and I immediately started cycling again. It was normal and consistent. Then in Nov. 2010 my period never showed. I figured it was the IUD or stress. As Christmas approached and I noticed I still no period and I had put on some weight, I decided to get a pregnancy test. It was positive. WOW! I made an appointment with a new OB I had never seen before because he came with high recommendations. He decided to do an ultrasound that day to see if he could see the baby. Sure enough there she was with her little heart just beating away attached to my uterus. There was the IUD just millimeters away from her. As I watched tears began to trickle down my face because I was sure this little baby would not make it much long with the IUD in there and I never intended for a baby to loose its life inside MY body. The OB saw I was upset and asked me if I wanted the baby. I sobbingly nodded my head. He said that he was worried the IUD would cause a later miscarriage if we left in. But there was about a 50/50 chance of miscarriage if we removed it. I decided removing it was best. The OB was caring. He had the tech keep the baby in sight on the monitor while he removed the IUD so he could see if it was going to disturb the baby on its way out. He had to twist it just a bit to avoid contact with the tiny babe but he missed her little developing body. I came in later that week for another ultrasound to see how baby was doing and she was still securely attached and her heart beat was faster then before. My blood work came back and my hormone levels were rising rising perfectly. She survived the IUD and its removal. She is now a 6 month old healthy happy little wiggler that brings so much joy to my life. She has brought so much happiness to our lives. I will never get an IUD again and feel lucky to have my daughter. But how many babies in the 3 years I had it were lost to me forever. If there are any I want them to know how sorry I am.
I recently started doing research on be “pro-life”. I have always been pro-life since I was a child. The thing is that I actually have an IUD placed and been wanting very badly to remove it. I think I might be pregnant and I don’t want to lose the the baby. WHAT DO I DO???
I have been on the IUD for Going on 4 years and have not had any problems at all except for the occasional cramping which is normal it is the only thing i can have since the pill failed for me since i was “too fertile” i have already had one child that i had to give up for adoption and im not in the proper boat to be having another child,im not going to explain why because it is too long of a story but it is aweful that planned parenthood is sneaky as to what type of services they give.It sickens me when people defend planned parenthood their the number one killer of babies in the world it doesn’t matter what type of services they provide it’s the fact that they kill 99 percent of our unborn children that is 3k a day.They lie as much as they can and decieve people.
God is love and life according to Scripture, and we are made in His image and likeness. Marrital intimacy is an expression of love intended primarily for a sharing in God’s creative action. We are called to have control over our desires, and to assume responsibility for our actions. By blocking the creative nature of sexual relations, we are trying to limit God’s creative action. Additionally nearly all forms of birth control are abortions in their workings. Life is started at the moment of conception; therefore, it is a murder every time contraceptives prevent the fertilized egg from growing to full cycle. Women are being used as sex objects instead of being treated with dignity and respect. Women have bought into this state of being objectified as though it is a good thing for them. Nonsense! Men use you and kick you to the curb more often than not. All because you allow them to have their way with your body.
I have to comment…not so much on the IUD talk, but other things..I’ve been going to Planned Parenthood since I was 17…they are always nice and courteous…I’ve been on the pill too since I was 17…It is the woman’s choice whether or not she will get an abortion..I’m all about pro-life, but it’s the woman’s choice. Planned Parenthood does not have a sign outside stating ‘hey, come on in and we’ll abort your baby’…NO they are there to help inform women and help with people that can’t afford birth control, etc. If a woman wants to stroll into Planned Parenthood (which the one by my house does NOT do abortions)…but if she does want one then that’s on her..not the people that work there…It disgusts me that people downgrade Planned Parenthood…people have rights and they will do with their body how they see fit. Hmm…let’s remember..’Thou shalt not JUDGE’..let’s focus on that people…glad I got that out!
To those who are using any form of birth control: please see ccli.org (Couple to Couple League) and look up information on Natural Family Planning. It is safe, effective, and has a 99% method effectiveness rate. It does not harm your body, does not introduce chemicals into your body, and does not harm a developing baby or cause an early abortion. It is GREEN!!!! It is good for the planet, and good for your body – will not cause blood clots, an increase in cancer, or have any terrible side effects. I would challenge the people you know who have become pregnant while using NFP – I would want to have them submit their charts to a teaching couple. Often when people become pregnant while using NFP, it is due to user error or lack of motivation. This means that there are rules, and you have to follow them. Yes, you have to abstain during certain times – but that abstaining will not kill you. It is a sacrifice yes, but it should be something we are willing to do for God, first of all, for the health of our bodies, second of all, and for the planet, third of all. Recycling and reusing takes effort and sacrifice, but people are willing to do it. Taking care of your health takes sacrifice, but people are willing to do it. Exercise is hard, but people are willing to do it. Now, when a little life is involved – a child’s life, I think people can make a little sacrifice, so that a child is not conceived & then aborted by hormonal birth control. I know of many people who have very grave reasons to avoid pregnancy who have successfully used NFP to avoid pregnancy with 100% success.
I saw an IUD commercial on TV last night and they acknowledged that it was possible to get pregnant with an IUD and have a miscarriage. Refreshing to see some honesty, anyway.
Those who would like to learn more about the abortifacient nature of hormonal birth controls should read Randy Alcorn’s book “Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions?” You can download the entire book from this link: http://www.aboverubies.co.za/bcpill.pdf
Hi Abby!
Before I knew the truth I had an IUD too. I don’t know how many babies I lost who are waiting for me in Heaven. I have prayed that God might help me to know somehow, according to His Will.
Just popping in to check up on what you’ve been writing about and I see you are expecting again?! How wonderful!
You will be in my prayers!
Isn’t it just wonderful to be Catholic, free to do as we ought, and full of hope for the future. I praise God for you and thank Him for your ministry.
Beth Carrell (from Helena, MT – my mom is Cherie Wing)
this is terrible. i always thought that an iud was the best for me cause i Can’t take pills cause i never remember to take them. and i heard that and iud was the best way to go. so i had Mirena inserted and i have had no problems i hardly ever have a period. Mirena has been in for 9 months now
This is definitely information I will look into further… However, I don’t agree that using some type of birth control is a sin, which another person posted. I feel God expects us to make the best decisions we can based on our situations.
Additionally, I do not feel that I am making myself a sexual object as another person posted, just by being open to sex whenever my husband is. I enjoy those times just as much as he does!! So no, I’m not real excited about limiting those times even further.
I have an auto immune disease, and almost died from a serious infection after having my first child. I was told very bluntly not to get pregnant for some time until my body was flare free. If I were to stop taking my medications, there is a high possibility that I would die. If I become pregnant while on these medications they can cause birth defects or miscarriage. I was told to avoid the traditional bc pill because of the high hormones, and was having uncontrolled menstral bleeding for 3 months straight. I am using the Mirena implant and have not had issues with it so far. My whole life I have extremely heavy and painful periods that lasted 7 days. With the Mirena, they are very light, last 4-5 days, and I have no cramping. I know 4 couples that used NFP and they all became pregnant within 5-7 months. But I also know one person that got pregnant with the Mirena implant as well and delivered a healthy baby boy.