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American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
850 Elm Grove Road
Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122
Phone (414) 789-7984
Fax (414) 782-8788
BOOKS
Burke, Theresa Karminski with Culler, Barbara. Rachel’s Vineyard: A Psychological and Spiritual Journey of Post Abortion Healing (New York: Alba House, 1995).
A compelling story of post-abortion healing.
Cameron, Nigel. The New Medicine: Life and Death after Hippocrates (Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 1991).
An excellent and clear presentation of Hippocratic medical principles, and their current attrition.
Gilman, Lois. The Adoption Resource Book (New York: Harper Perennial, 1992).
A complete handbook and guide to adoption.
Glendon, Mary Ann. Abortion and Divorce in Western Law: American Failures, European Challenges (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1987).
A very interesting international perspective on abortion, illustrating that US laws are extremely radical compared to those of other Western democracies.
Mathewes-Greene, Frederica. Real Choices (Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah, 1994).
Perspectives on women’s reasons for abortions, and strategies for helping.
Michels, Nancy. Helping Women Recover from Abortion (Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1988).
An in-depth analysis and guide for those in the aftermath of abortion.
Olasky, Marvin. Abortion Rites: A Social History of Abortion in America (Washington, D.C.: Regnery, 1992).
An informative and fascinating historical perspective on abortion.
These books come from both secular and religious publishers, and may not be available at your local bookstore. All can be ordered and shipped to you from The Ark; tel. (800) 456-3456.
PERIODICALS
The American Feminist. Feminists for Life of America; 733 15th Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 737-3352.
This is an intelligent and witty newsletter.
The Human Life Review. The Human Life Foundation, Inc.; 150 East 35th Street, New York, NY 10016; (212) 685-5210.
This journal has traditionally had powerful and penetrating articles by prominent authors on life issues for the last two decades.
Physician.Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
This magazine is complimentary for physicians, and contains articles of interest on ethics and contemporary issues.
The Post-Abortion Review. Elliot Institute, P.O. Box 9079, Springfield, IL 62791-9079; (217) 546-9522.
This journal contains well-documented and researched information from medical and social science journals on the aftereffects of abortion. This should be required reading for ob/gyn’s, because these important studies have not reached us due to the pro-abortion bias of our professional organizations.
Single Parent Family. Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
This is a good magazine to have in your waiting room for your patients who are single mothers.
Studies in Prolife Feminism. Feminism and Nonviolence Studies Association; 811 E. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110; (816) 753-2130.
An interesting new journal of academic quality.
VIDEOS
Postponing Sexual Involvement. Teen Services Program; 80 Butler St. SE, P.O. Box 26158, Atlanta, GA 30335-3801; (404) 616-3513.
This program for preteens and young teens that teaches refusal skills has been documented to reduce sexual activity by 30-40%.
Sex, Lies and the Truth. Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
A contemporary portrayal of the risks of premature sexual activity from the perspective of teenagers.
Sexual Health in the 90’s. Medical Institute for Sexual Health; P.O. Box 4919, Austin, TX 78765; (800) 892-9484.
Accurate medical information on STD’s.
PAMPHLETS
ABORTION ALTERNATIVES
“Adoption: Ten Most Asked Questions,” Bethany Productions, 901 Eastern NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 459-6273.
A clear and concise patient booklet.
“Adoption vs. Abortion,” Bethany Productions, 901 Eastern NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 459-6273.
An excellent handout for young women faced with the dilemma of an unplanned pregnancy.
“A Case for Adoption,” Bethany Productions, 901 Eastern NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 459-6273.
This is a resource booklet for professionals.
“The First Nine Months,” Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
Accurate information on fetal development.
“A Guide to Adoption,” Douglas Donnelly, Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
A thorough treatment of the subject.
“A Loving Choice,” Bethany Productions, 901 Eastern NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 459-6273.
A concise pamphlet on adoption for patients.
“Making an Informed Decision About Your Pregnancy,” Frontlines Publishing, Grand Rapids, MI; (616) 456-6874.
This pamphlet has accurate information on abortion risks.
“Single Parenting: Ten Most Asked Questions,” Bethany Productions, 901 Eastern NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; (616) 459-6273.
A simple and clear pamphlet on single parenting.
“What about Adoption?”, ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830; (800) 321-4407.
A brief introduction to adoption.
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
“Down Syndrome Myths and Truths,” National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; (800) 221-4602.
A good summary of common misconceptions about Down syndrome people, showing accurately their capabilities for family life and work.
“Kate’s Corner,” The Down Syndrome League of the Greater Bay Area, 2984 Miranda Ave., Alamo, CA 94507; (510) 743-1792.
Perspectives of a therapist familiar with Down syndrome babies.
“A Kid’s Exchange,” Down Syndrome Adoption Exchange, 56 Midchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606; (914) 428-1236.
Information on adoption of Down syndrome children. This organization (run single-handedly by one woman!) is currently having funding trouble, and needs help. 4,000 children have been placed so far.
“Spina Bifada,” Spina Bifada Association of America, 4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007-4226; (800) 621-3141.
Accurate information on children with spina bifada.
“This Baby Needs You Even More,” National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, New York, NY 19912; (800) 221-4602.
A pamphlet for new parents of Down syndrome babies.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ABORTION
“The Aftereffects of Abortion: Understanding the Risks,” Springfield Right to Life, 316 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701; (217) 523-2700.
An accurate summary of psychological and physical risks of abortion.
“Identifying and Overcoming Post-Abortion Syndrome,” Paul Reisser, M.D., and Terry Reisser; Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
Help for the woman psychologically traumatized by abortion.
ABSTINENCE EDUCATION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND STD PREVENTION
“The Facts About the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Epidemic,” Medical Institute for Sexual Health, P.O. Box 4919, Austin, TX 78765-4919; (800) 892-9484.
An accurate and concise pamphlet emphasizing abstinence.
“How to Help Your Kids Say No to Sex,” Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
A good resource for parents.
“Knowing is Caring,” Life Cycle Books, P.O. Box 420, Lewiston, NY 14092-0420; (416) 690-5860.
This focuses on relationship issues.
“Sex and Singles: Reasons to Wait,” Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
A good pamphlet for singles.
“Sexual Relationships,” Voice Campus Outreach, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555; (703) 659-4171.
Deals with the emotional trauma of premature sexual involvement.
“Tough Love for Singles,” Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451; (800) 232-6459.
Practical advice for singles.
MEDICAL ETHICS, SOCIAL POLICY, AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
“Abortion Does Not Liberate Women,” Feminists for Life, 722 15th St. NW, Suite 110, Washington, DC 20073; (202) 737-3352.
Feminist arguments about how abortion actually oppresses women and allows men to escape responsibility.
“The Voice of our Foremothers: Pro-Life Feminism,” Feminists for Life, 722 15th St. NW, Suite 110, Washington, DC 20073; (202) 737-3352.
Interesting quotes from 19th and early 20th century feminists who were almost universally opposed to abortion.
A compilation of many of these pamphlets will be available from AAPLOG for $5.
ARTICLES
ABORTION DECISIONS, ALTERNATIVES, AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Elkins, Thomas E. MD and Brown, Douglas. “The Cost of Choice: A Price too High in the Triple Screen for Down Syndrome,” Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 36, No. 3, 1993.
An excellent article showing the poor logic, cruelty, and deplorable ethics inherent in the current triple screen test.
Goodwin, Thomas Murphy, MD. “Medicalizing Abortion Decisions,” First Things, March 1996.
A very interesting article showing the pervasive pro-abortion bias in medical decision making, as well as extremely poor quality of information imparted to patients.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ABORTION
Ney, Philip G. MD. “Relationship between Induced Abortion and Child Abuse and Neglect: Four Studies,” Pre and Perinatal Psychology Journal 8(1), Fall 1993.
This chilling study shows how abortion impairs women’s ability to bond with their children.
Reardon, David. “The Abortion/Suicide Connection,” The Post-Abortion Review, Vol. 1, No. 2, Summer 1993.
A very important, under-publicized phenomenon.
Reardon, David. “New Study Confirms Link Between Abortion and Substance Abuse,” The Post-Abortion Review, Vol. 1, No. 3, Fall 1993.
Another excellent review by David Reardon of this topic.
Speckhard, Anne and Rue, Vincent. “Complicated Mourning: Dynamics of Impacted Post Abortion Grief,” Pre and Perinatal Psychology Journal, 8(1), Fall 1993.
A very good article on the psychological effects of abortion.
ABSTINENCE, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND STD PREVENTION
Brown, DeNeen. “Virginity is New Counterculture Among Area Teens,” Washington Post, November 21, 1993.
A report on the “Best Friends” program started by Elaine Bennett, the wife of William Bennett, which has been highly successful in adolescent pregnancy prevention among at-risk teens.
Carey, Ronald, et al. “Effectiveness of Latex Condoms as a Barrier to HIV-sized Particles Under Conditions of Simulated Use,” Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vol. 19, July/August 1992.
An important basic research article showing the permeability of condoms to virus-sized particles.
Peck, Peggy. “Program has Teens Preaching Abstinence,” Ob/Gyn News, September 13, 1993.
A review of the “Postponing Sexual Involvement Program,” which gives young teens skills to postpone sex.
Weller, Susan C. “A Meta-Analysis of Condom Effectiveness in Reducing Sexually Transmitted HIV,” Social Science and Medicine, Vol. 36, No. 36, 1993.
The most complete analysis to date of the condom literature showing disturbing failure rates.
Whitehead, Barbara Dafoe. “The Failure of Sex Education,” The Atlantic Monthly, October 1994.
A sobering summary of practical and philosophical assumptions underpinning most contemporary sex education programs, showing how they arose from the mores of the ‘60’s.
MEDICAL ETHICS, SOCIAL POLICY, AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Cameron, Nigel. “We’ve Come Full Circle,” Focus on the Family Physician, September/October 1993.
An excellent summary of the decline of Hippocratic medicine.
Olasky, Marvin. “Abortion Since Jamestown,” Policy Review, Spring 1992.
A great article on the pro-life movement of the 19th century with lessons applicable to our current situation.
Orr, Robert, MD. “Why Doctors Should Not Kill,” Journal of the Christian Medical and Dental Society, 1993.
A basic summary of pro-life medical ethics, emphasizing euthanasia, but also applicable to abortion.
Stanton, Joseph, MD. “The Ancient Company of Physicians,” Catholic World Report, April 1995.
Old and new versions of the Hippocratic Oath.
Thorp, John, MD et al. “Integrity, Abortion, and the Pro-Life Perinatologist,” with reply by Bowes, Watson, MD, Hastings Center Report, January/February 1995.
An outrageous attempt to eradicate pro-life doctors from perinatology, and Dr. Watson Bowes’ thoughtful reply.
Wolf, Naomi. “Our Bodies, Our Souls: Rethinking Pro-Choice Rhetoric,” The New Republic, October 16, 1995; reprinted in The Human Life Review, Winter 1996 with responses from pro-lifers.
This article has been considered by many to be of great import in the abortion debate, because this pro-choice author deplores the misconceptions promulgated by abortion advocates over the past two decades. The author’s honesty was rewarded by a very interesting reprinting of her article, which provoked a series of replies, in The Human Life Review.
Compiled by Mary L. Davenport, M.D.
Please contact me through the AAPLOG office for additions or suggestions.
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