Mississippi House Passes Bill Banning Abortions on Babies With Down Syndrome
Mississippi House Passes Bill Banning Abortions on Babies With Down Syndrome – LifeNews.com
The Mississippi House approved a pro-life bill Tuesday to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome and other disabilities from discrimination. WJTV reports the Life Equality Act (House Bill 1295) is on its way to pro-life Republican Gov. Tate Reeves after it passed by a strong majority. The vote was 91-25, according to the AP.
Mississippi should pass the Life Equality Act: Commentary
In my 30-year career as an Ob/Gyn, I have delivered countless babies and dedicated my life to providing quality health care for women. As a doctor and an African American woman, I have always sought to treat every patient with respect for her inherent dignity and to partner with other doctors who share that approach.
Her husband left after a Down syndrome diagnosis, but she chose life anyway
Corina Gander already had four daughters, ranging from 16 to 4, when she and her husband found out they were expecting their fifth baby. Initially, it was a “happy surprise” for the couple, but when they learned daughter had Down syndrome, Gander faced an uphill battle with very little support – but chose life anyway.
