Choose Life

The Abortion Legalisation Act 2021 is one of the most extreme (pro-abortion) laws in the world. We believe every human being, even the child in the womb, has the right to life. The unborn child has a fundamental human right and should be legally protected. A 2019 poll found strong support for the unborn child having human rights and being legally protected once a heartbeat is detected, and only a small minority thinking that life doesn’t begin until the child is born. We love both the mother and her unborn child. 

Get informed, and let’s work together to make abortion “unthinkable” for the majority of New Zealanders.

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Abortions in New Zealand, last year

Updates

Legislation

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‘FATAL FLAWS’ – Abortion Legislation Act 2020 This page summarises much of the information (and the public debate) relating to the Abortion Legislation Act. You can also download our Fact Sheet on the Abortion Legislation Act here POLICY FAIL * to remove legislation about abortion from the criminal code and insert it to the health code…
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Poll on Abortion

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Poll – Support for Heartbeat Determining Rights Of Unborn Media Release 3 May 2019A poll has found strong support for the unborn child having human rights and being legally protected once a heartbeat is detected (which can be between 6–12 weeks), and only a small minority thinking that life doesn’t begin until the child is born. In…
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Latest News & Media

McBLOG: Associated Press’ new abortion “reporting guidelines”

The Associated Press (or AP as you will see on many articles in mainstream media in NZ) is a global news organisation founded way back in 1846, and is also notably the most used stylebook used by news outlets of all political affiliations, and influences how many journalists choose to word and frame various issues. …
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McBLOG: You must watch “The Procedure”

If you need some incentive to attend the March for Life this Saturday in Wellington, here it is. Pro life group CHOICE42 and Loor – a crowdfunding platform that supports film makers – have partnered to bring the truth about abortion in an animated short. The four minute video tells the true story of a…
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Why I Stopped Performing Abortions

Dr Norman MacLean qualified in medicine at the Otago Medical School 50 years ago. He practiced within obstetrics & gynaecology for nearly 40 years. In 2015, Dr Norman MacLean was named a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queens Birthday Honours for services to obstetrics and gynaecology. Hear why he stopped performing abortions early into his career.

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The Harms Of Abortion

Family First has published a report which reviews international evidence up to the end of last year about the relationship between abortion and the physical & mental health of women, showing there is a clear correlation between abortion and adverse psychological outcomes.

Listen to women who have actually had abortions. Listen to the research. Watch this >>

First Stages of Life

Pregnancy has three trimesters, each of which is marked by specific fetal developments. A pregnancy is considered full-term at 40 weeks

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1st Trimester

0-13 Weeks
For the baby, the first trimester is a time of rapid growth and development. The baby’s brain, spinal cord, nervous system and other organs begin to form, and the baby’s heart begins to beat. Limb buds appear, then baby’s fingers and toes begin to take shape.

1st
Trimester

Rapid growth and development, brain and organs form, baby’s heart beats
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2nd Trimester

14-26 Weeks
As the pregnancy progresses, the little baby now has functioning organs, nerves and muscles, their eyes begin to move and they begin to hear. During this trimester the baby might be able to respond to familiar sounds and hear its mother’s voice.

2nd
Trimester

Eyes begin to move and baby begins to hear
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3rd Trimester

27-40 Weeks
Fetal development is very advanced during the third trimester. The baby will open his or her eyes, detect light, and practice breathing. He or She will have established sleep-wake routines. The baby will gain even more weight, and prepare for delivery.

3rd
Trimester

Baby opens eyes, detects light, and practices breathing; prepares for delivery

The Reality – Surgical Abortions in NZ

This short video explains the process of 2nd trimester surgical abortions (approx. 13 – 24 weeks). WARNING: Some parts of this presentation may be upsetting to viewers. Viewer discretion advised.

VISIT

Abortion Procedures NZ

This site provides accurate and detailed explanations of the medical and surgical procedures involved with abortions in New Zealand.

abortionprocedures.nz

Before you defend abortion, be sure you know what you’re defending. Sadly, many people simply aren’t aware of the abortion procedures being used in New Zealand. According to official government statistics, surgical abortions are more common at the beginning of the 2nd trimester. As the gestation period increases (19 weeks onward), medical abortions are required more often (some surgical abortions are still performed though). Go to abortionprocedures.nz to learn more.

THE FACTS

NZ Abortion Statistics

There are lots of statistics being thrown about in the abortion debate. Let’s set the record straight.

ABORTION REGRET

Real Women, Real Stories

We asked Kiwi women to share their abortion experience. Here’s what they said…