What percent of abortions are performed to try to save the life of the mother?
There are no definitive statistics, but the number is less than 3% Peer-reviewed research by high-risk obstetricians puts the number at about 3%. Extensive research puts the number at about 10%. About 1/3 of abortions are performed because the woman’s doctor has serious concerns that the pregnancy threatens her health or life. • What percent of abortions are performed because there is something wrong with the unborn baby? There are no definitive statistics, but the number is less than 1%. There are no definitive statistics, but the number is slightly more than 3%. Extensive research shows that about 5% of abortions are performed to prevent the birth of a severely ill or disabled baby. About 10% of abortions are performed because tests have shown that the baby has a serious birth defect. For more abortion deaths, visit the Cemetery of Choice: To email this post to a friend, use the icon below.
