“Valerie” underwent an abortion that was supposedly indicated by her health condition. Instead of stabilizing, she died.
Valerie was suffering from coronary artery disease. The medical journal that documented her death recorded the abortion as “indicated” and not “elective”— meaning that Valerie herself had been told to have the abortion by a doctor. It was not something that she necessarily wanted or even thought she had a choice in.
Instead of improving, Valerie’s health became worse. She suffered a myocardial infarction and died. Her death was categorized as an “indirect obstetric death” and as a complication of abortion.
Although patients with cardiovascular conditions may need specialized care during pregnancy, studies on CAD note that maternal survival is associated with a good fetal outcome, not abortion. Many pregnant patients with cardiac disorders who can receive this care have healthy babies and do not have to face the heartbreaking scenario that led Valerie and her child to their early deaths. Women with heart conditions deserve real medical care, not abortion.
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