Do babies ever survive abortion?
Yes, they do. In the United States, there are at least 277 known cases in which an infant has been born alive following an abortion, and the actual number is likely much higher. However, it is hard to determine the total number of abortion survivors because there are no federal reporting requirements for abortions, and only eight states currently require it.
This lack of data has led to much debate and confusion about the existence of born-alive abortion survivors and the legislation that seeks to protect them from medical neglect or infanticide. This resource aims to dispel the confusion.
