It may seem a bit dramatic, speaking about how dangerous fake abortion clinics are, but it is anything other than dramatic. From deception to emotional lies and mental/emotional abuse of women with unwanted pregnancies these groups of the not so pro-life are luring the unknowing into their reach in attempts to make the choice for them.
They even go so far as to buying up old clinics in attempts to lure abortion seeking women in. And online, they are doing the same thing with ads as well as older billboards you see on highways across America. If the word abortion isn't used (and it -to my knowledge- usually isn't) it is just natural to assume when you see a sign or ad online asking if you are scared and pregnant and want to discuss "all" of your options, that when you get there, you will not be attacked with an unload of falsities that are made just to play with your mind.)
(Below is a quick video, under 3 minutes, expressing what exactly fake clinics or CPC is... I encourage everyone to watch... When I was pregnant for the first time and looking online for help, I had no idea what to look for or that people like this existed, and I found myself contacting the CPC unknowingly... Thankfully, I had also contacted true abortion providers as I haven't always been as studied as I am now in reproductive care, let alone abortion. That's sad and I wish it upon no other women even though I know it isn't uncommon.)
Ever seen anything like, or similar to, the below photo?
If you have or ever do; remember it and turn away, that is the wrong direction for true!Remember that, please! Regardless as to if you are not sure what you want to do with your pregnancy, even if you simply want to talk; I would encourage anyone to do so with organizations that are openly supportive of all facts, of all options regarding pregnancy and who aren't there to try and trick you into doing what they want you to do with your body and your life.
Even if you end up not having an abortion, at least you can take comfort knowing the person or people you spoke with weren't there on any other agenda than to support whatever chose you make... At the very least, please, please do some research before going to or calling organizations online if you aren't for sure what they support or believe.
YOU deserve the truths about all of your options. You deserve the right to be respected and given safe medical attention and care if that is what you believe to be the right path. But never should you be told what the right path is. The right path can only be found in your natural instinct; in your gut feeling. Listen to that feeling, is my advice. That, and make sure you know the truth about abortion and not the popular myths / lies.
Regardless of the procedure I am going for, I would want to speak with someone whom I know wouldn't lie to others about their options if it did not align with what they, the random stranger, want for you. The moment forced birth (or any birth) is given, the woman and the now child are forgotten and useless to the anti-life movement. They are so anything but pro-life and it's disgusting!
I've included below some quick info on fake clinics as well as a video regarding the reality of what these abusive, scary people are doing. You can find all of this and more by visiting the website I am sharing from, which can be found here.
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What Are “Fake Clinics?”
“Crisis Pregnancy Centers” (CPCs) or Pregnancy Resource Centers advertise on your campus and in your community. They pose as comprehensive women’s health clinics and advertise under “abortion” and “family planning” services, but do not offer abortion services, contraception, or referrals.
CPCs often provide false information
about abortion, birth control, and the effectiveness of condoms for the
prevention of STIs and HIV. Ultimately, their tactics delay or
intimidate women from receiving comprehensive medical care.
Have you seen these popular CPC advertisements?
“Pregnant? Need Help? You Have Options!”
“Pregnant? Scared? We Can Help! Call 1-800-XXX-XXXX”
“Free Pregnancy Tests!”
The Danger
Many of these CPCs lie to women in need. A Congressional investigation of CPCs revealed that 87% provided false or misleading information about the health effects of abortion.1 The Congressional report found many of these federally funded centers grossly misrepresent the medical risks of abortion by telling women that having an abortion could increase the risk of breast cancer, result in sterility and lead to suicide and “post-abortion syndrome.”2
A survey by the Feminist Majority Foundation also found that 32.7% of comprehensive clinics located near a CPC experienced one or more incidents of severe violence, compared to only 11% of clinics that are not near a CPC.
At least 8 states enacted 10 measures supporting crisis pregnancy centers either financially or with referrals in 2013. And there are 29 states with “Choose Life” license plates that provide funding for so-called crisis pregnancy centers.
Our Reality: A Look at Crisis Pregnancy Centers from RH Reality Check on Vimeo.
Young women and men discuss their findings about Crisis Pregnancy Centers which claim to be offering sound advice about abortion and reproductive health issues. Their findings are disturbing. Kathy Spillar and Eleanor Smeal of the Feminist Majority Foundation call for these centers to be de-funded.
