You won’t see them in the headlines. You won’t hear about them in mainstream interviews. But they exist: babies who survive late-term abortion—against all odds.
But what is a late-term abortion?
In a culture that tries to sweep this legal homicide under the rug, claiming that “late-term” and “partial-birth abortions” aren’t medically recognized definitions and are rare, finding the facts can prove difficult. But the facts exist—and we’re here to share the truth.
How Late-Term Abortion Works
Late-term abortion isn’t just a phrase tossed around in debate; it’s a harrowing reality. Often defined as any abortion after 21 weeks, late-term abortion is a violent multi-step procedure that can take several days and often involves graphic, brutal methods to end the life of a nearly fully developed baby.
There are several methods abortionists may use:
1. Dilation and Evacuation (D&E): This is the most common method used in the second trimester. The abortionist dilates the woman’s cervix and then uses a combination of suction and forceps to remove the fetus. The baby is too large to be removed whole, so they are dismembered—pulled apart limb by limb. The skull is often crushed to ensure complete removal.
2. Induction Abortion: In the later stages of pregnancy, some abortionists use a combination of drugs to induce labor. A lethal injection of digoxin or potassium chloride is often administered into the fetus’s heart to cause death before labor. Then, the mother is induced to deliver a stillborn child.
3. Saline Abortion: Though used less frequently today, this method involves injecting a salt solution into the amniotic sac. The baby swallows and inhales the fluid, which burns their skin and lungs. Death can take hours. The woman then delivers the dead baby.
They say it’s rare. They say it doesn’t happen. But it does. And when it does, it’s devastating. These procedures are not only graphic but deeply traumatic. And despite every effort to ensure death, some babies survive. (Read their stories.)
What You Can Do Right Now
The abortion industry has invested billions into trying to paint abortion as safe and simple. They want the narrative to remain neat, tidy, and final. But the truth doesn’t fit into a soundbite—and it won’t spread on its own.
Here’s how you can help:
- Share this article. The more people who know, the harder it is to bury the truth.
- Speak out. Use your platform—big or small—to echo the voices of survivors.
- Support born-alive protections. These laws save lives. Advocate for them in your community.
- If you’re a survivor—speak. Your voice matters more than you know. Share your story to stand united with other survivors and put a face to the victims of abortion.