50 Abortion Related Medical Emergencies from One NM Clinic: Death, Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, and others
Albuquerque, NM: Emergency transfer logs obtained by New Mexico Alliance for Life from scandal-ridden late-term abortion business, Southwestern Women’s Options [SWO] in Albuquerque indicate at least 50 women required transfer for serious medical complications or injury to the University of New Mexico Hospital [UNMH] as recent as July 7, 2021.
Through New Mexico Alliance for Life's investigative work, we obtained the records of women suffering potentially fatal complications including sepsis, pulmonary embolism, hemorrhage, and others through the state's Inspection of Public Records Act.
The expansive list of injuries includes the late Keisha Atkins, who died from serious complications suffered during an elective late-term abortion at 6 months after being transferred from SWO to UNMH for emergency care.
"Women seeking an abortion in New Mexico from Texas and elsewhere must be warned that abortion centers here are allowed to operate unregulated, are ill-equipped to handle medical emergencies and as a result, one clinic alone sent 50 women and counting to the Emergency Room,” said Elisa Martinez executive director and founder of New Mexico Alliance for Life. "At least one of these women, the late Keisha Atkinsdied from injuries suffered during an elective, unsafe abortion at 6 months in New Mexico. How many more women will suffer serious injury or death from unsafe and unregulated abortions in New Mexico?"
REPORT: NMAFL DELIVERS RESULTS
UNMH "Family Planning" Abortionists Knowingly Refer Women to Unsafe SWO
Through New Mexico Alliance for Life's investigative work, we obtained the records of women suffering potentially fatal complications including sepsis, pulmonary embolism, hemorrhage, and others through the state's Inspection of Public Records Act.
The expansive list of injuries includes the late Keisha Atkins, who died from serious complications suffered during an elective late-term abortion at 6 months after being transferred from SWO to UNMH for emergency care.
"Women seeking an abortion in New Mexico from Texas and elsewhere must be warned that abortion centers here are allowed to operate unregulated, are ill-equipped to handle medical emergencies and as a result, one clinic alone sent 50 women and counting to the Emergency Room,” said Elisa Martinez executive director and founder of New Mexico Alliance for Life. "At least one of these women, the late Keisha Atkinsdied from injuries suffered during an elective, unsafe abortion at 6 months in New Mexico. How many more women will suffer serious injury or death from unsafe and unregulated abortions in New Mexico?"
REPORT: NMAFL DELIVERS RESULTS
UNMH "Family Planning" Abortionists Knowingly Refer Women to Unsafe SWO
- In 2015 UNM Hospital Family Planning Department heads were caught sending University of New Mexico Medical School residents to train at the unsafe SWO clinic before New Mexico Alliance for Life exposed an illegal contract between both parties, as well as the illicit exchange of aborted baby body parts resulting in two criminal referrals.
- As a result of our investigative work and public awareness campaign, UNMH officials halted sending residents to train at SWO AND research using aborted baby parts from the scandal-ridden clinic.
- Additionally, our partners at Abortion On Trial confirmed through deposition testimony that UNM Hospital abortionists are tasked with receiving SWO's botched abortions. SWO has a long-standing relationship with University of New Mexico Hospital abortionists to refer for their medical emergencies, including the late Keisha Atkins.
BREAKING: NM Senate Dems Push Bill to Expand School Clinics, Keep Parents in the Dark.
$2 Million Funding for School Clinics Includes "Reproductive & Sexual Health Services"
Senate Bill 67 was introduced in the legislature earlier this week proposing $2 million in taxpayer funds for the New Mexico Department of Health to expand "school based health clinics," that offer sexual and reproductive health services--without parental consent.
There are 78 School Based Health Clinics [SBHCs] across New Mexico.—at least 70 of these clinics offer “sexual and reproductive health services,” to school aged children according to the New Mexico Alliance for School Based Clinics.
Some of the "sexual health services" include, IUD insertion, IUD removal, diaphragms, "cervical cap for contraceptive use," "intrauterine copper contraceptive," "spermicidal agent" and "Plan B or similar emergency contraception," (see more here)-- but also includes abortion referrals.
The New Mexico Department of Health claims an "improved health outcome" is the "reduction in unintended pregnancies in SBHC users by 40 percent."
"School based clinics are not only promoting sexual activity related services without parental consent, but also abortion referrals-- this should alarm every concerned parent in the state," said Elisa Martinez, NMAFL executive director.
Senator Gregg Schmedes, the only practicing medical professional in the legislature, said, "This is a big issue for my constituents who are concerned about transparency in schools. I would be a firm yes on this issue because school based health clinics are great in general.... but they are providing contraception for teenage girls without parental involvement and [referrals for] abortion...we are driving a wedge between kids and parents its just a huge issue for parents in my district."
There are 78 School Based Health Clinics [SBHCs] across New Mexico.—at least 70 of these clinics offer “sexual and reproductive health services,” to school aged children according to the New Mexico Alliance for School Based Clinics.
Some of the "sexual health services" include, IUD insertion, IUD removal, diaphragms, "cervical cap for contraceptive use," "intrauterine copper contraceptive," "spermicidal agent" and "Plan B or similar emergency contraception," (see more here)-- but also includes abortion referrals.
The New Mexico Department of Health claims an "improved health outcome" is the "reduction in unintended pregnancies in SBHC users by 40 percent."
"School based clinics are not only promoting sexual activity related services without parental consent, but also abortion referrals-- this should alarm every concerned parent in the state," said Elisa Martinez, NMAFL executive director.
Senator Gregg Schmedes, the only practicing medical professional in the legislature, said, "This is a big issue for my constituents who are concerned about transparency in schools. I would be a firm yes on this issue because school based health clinics are great in general.... but they are providing contraception for teenage girls without parental involvement and [referrals for] abortion...we are driving a wedge between kids and parents its just a huge issue for parents in my district."
ACTION ALERT: SB 67 will be heard before the Senate Finance Committee any day --
Contact members of the committee and tell them to vote NO on SB 67, Expand School Based Clinics!
Senator George Munoz, (505) 986-4371
Senator Nancy Rodriguez, (505) 986-4264
Senator William Sharer, (505) 986-4381
Senator William Burt, (505) 986-4366
Senator Pete Campos, (505) 986-4311
Senator Crystal Diamond, (505) 986-4703
Senator Bobby Gonzales, (505) 986-4362
Senator Siah Correa Hemphill, (505) 986-4863
Senator Michael Padilla, (505) 986-4267
SenatorJeff Steinborn, (505) 986-4862
Senator Pat Woods, (505) 986-4393
Contact members of the committee and tell them to vote NO on SB 67, Expand School Based Clinics!
Senator George Munoz, (505) 986-4371
Senator Nancy Rodriguez, (505) 986-4264
Senator William Sharer, (505) 986-4381
Senator William Burt, (505) 986-4366
Senator Pete Campos, (505) 986-4311
Senator Crystal Diamond, (505) 986-4703
Senator Bobby Gonzales, (505) 986-4362
Senator Siah Correa Hemphill, (505) 986-4863
Senator Michael Padilla, (505) 986-4267
SenatorJeff Steinborn, (505) 986-4862
Senator Pat Woods, (505) 986-4393
Concerned New Mexicans should prepare to fight back against the abortion lobby’s abortion funding agenda in 2022. We're counting on you to help us defend life by making a gift today of $30, $75, $150, $500 or more.
New Mexico Alliance for Life
1208 San Pedro Dr NE #122, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
New Mexico Alliance for Life is a 501-C4 not for profit organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
Breaking: Life - Saving Safe Haven Safety Device Bill, "Baby Saul's Bill" Re-Introduced in NM Legislature
SANTA FE: Late Tuesday, Senator David Gallegos (R) and Senator Leo Jaramillo (D) introduced Senate Bill 168, a safe haven safety device bill or "Baby Saul's bill," in response to a Hobbs mother tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster earlier this month and an Española newborn baby found dead in a trash bag in 2019.
The legislation was first introduced in 2020 when an Española baby boy was found dead in a trash bag injected with heroin. Then state Representative Joseph Sanchez worked with NMAFL on the legislation and bring awareness to this issue. Since then, the City of Española, Rio Arriba County and Taos County have adopted safe haven awareness measures.
The new bill appropriates funding for an awareness campaign for safe haven locations providing women and families with safe and legal options to surrender an infat as well as the installation of one safe haven safety device per each county across the state. The boxes are installed in a firehouse or police station and are equipped with ventilation, heat regulation, and a silent alarm to alert the rescue team.
Baby Saul's bill is currently being considered by Governor Lujan Grisham for approval to be heard. You can contact your state senator and representative to support SB 168, Baby Saul's bill here. We will continue to keep you informed with the latest updates and action alerts.
"Thankfully, Baby Saul was found alive, but how many newborns are rescued too late or never found at all?" said NMAFL's Elisa Martinez. "The implementation of safe haven awareness programs and safety devices are saving hundreds of lives in other states - there's no excuse, the Governor and legislators must pass this measure in New Mexico now."
Currently, there are 97 Safe Haven Baby Boxes in 5 states, resulting in 116 safe hand offs to first responders and 4 babies surrendered through a baby box.
"We want to make mothers, and the community aware of this life-saving option," said Assistant Fire Chief, John Wickersham of the Espanola Fire Department. "I have seen this tragedy play out in the worst possible way- an innocent baby was thrown in the trash and died in 2019. The safety box removes any shame a mother may have and ensures a safe and legal surrender."
"We experienced the gut-wrenching reality of what this law can mean to save lives in New Mexico a few weeks ago in Hobbs," said Senator Gallegos. "We were fortunate that baby Saul Astorga who was thrown in the dumpster is alive. Baby boxes offer another option to allow for infants to be surrendered safely with anonymity. If this bill can save just one life, it will be worth every dollar invested in this project."
Thanks to Espanola Mayor Javier Sanchez and community-wide efforts spearheaded by Wickersham, Espanola is the first community to bring a "Safe Haven Baby Box" to the state. The boxes are installed in a firehouse or police station and are equipped with ventilation, heat regulation, and a silent alarm to alert the rescue team. Learn more and donate to fund New Mexico's first Safe Haven Baby Box here.
We are especially grateful for the leadership of our pro-life legislators, faith leaders and pro-life supporters who attended the 2022 Rally for Life at the Roundhouse!
NM State Senators: Sen. David Gallegos, Sen Bill Sharer, Sen Senator Crystal Diamond, Senator Gregg Schmedes.
NM House Representatives: Rep Stefani Lord, Leader Jim Townsend, Rep Rebecca Dow, Rep Martin Zamora, Rep Rod Montoya, Rep James Strickler, Rep Randy Pettigrew, Rep Rachel Black, Rep Joshua Hernandez, Rep Brian Baca, Rep Kelly Fajardo, Rep Ryan Lane. Thanks to Antoinette Olivas for Music, Deputy Chief Española Fireman John Wickersham, thanks to Care Net of ABQ & Santa Fe, Project Defending Life Family, Policy Alliance of New Mexico, New Mexico Right to Life. Representatives Gail Armstrong & Greg Nibert were not able to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
We also wish to thank former Congressman Bill Redmond, Father Jordan Sanchez of Santa Maria and JD Vasquez of the Barnabas Institute for offering the opening & closing prayers. Also, a big thank you to the Knights of Columbus of New Mexico!
Thank you again for your support of New Mexico Alliance for Life. Together, we are building a Culture of Life across New Mexico!
NM State Senators: Sen. David Gallegos, Sen Bill Sharer, Sen Senator Crystal Diamond, Senator Gregg Schmedes.
NM House Representatives: Rep Stefani Lord, Leader Jim Townsend, Rep Rebecca Dow, Rep Martin Zamora, Rep Rod Montoya, Rep James Strickler, Rep Randy Pettigrew, Rep Rachel Black, Rep Joshua Hernandez, Rep Brian Baca, Rep Kelly Fajardo, Rep Ryan Lane. Thanks to Antoinette Olivas for Music, Deputy Chief Española Fireman John Wickersham, thanks to Care Net of ABQ & Santa Fe, Project Defending Life Family, Policy Alliance of New Mexico, New Mexico Right to Life. Representatives Gail Armstrong & Greg Nibert were not able to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
We also wish to thank former Congressman Bill Redmond, Father Jordan Sanchez of Santa Maria and JD Vasquez of the Barnabas Institute for offering the opening & closing prayers. Also, a big thank you to the Knights of Columbus of New Mexico!
Thank you again for your support of New Mexico Alliance for Life. Together, we are building a Culture of Life across New Mexico!
2022 Rally for Life At the Roundhouse: Wednesday January 19th
You're Invited: Wednesday January 19th to join pro-life legislators and pro-life leaders for praise and worship, a pro-life rally, and a BIG ANNNOUNCEMENT!
Rally for Life at the Roundhouse Schedule
Pro-Life Praise and Worship: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Pro-Life Rally 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Note* the NM Conference of Catholic Bishops will host the Sanctity of Life Mass on Wednesday, January 19th from 12 noon - 1 pm.
Concerned New Mexicans should prepare to fight back against the abortion lobby’s abortion funding agenda in 2022. We're counting on you to help us defend life by making an end of year gift today of $30, $75, $150, $500 or more.
New Mexico Alliance for Life
1208 San Pedro Dr NE #122, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
New Mexico Alliance for Life is a 501-C4 not for profit organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
Rally for Life at the Roundhouse Schedule
Pro-Life Praise and Worship: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Pro-Life Rally 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Note* the NM Conference of Catholic Bishops will host the Sanctity of Life Mass on Wednesday, January 19th from 12 noon - 1 pm.
Concerned New Mexicans should prepare to fight back against the abortion lobby’s abortion funding agenda in 2022. We're counting on you to help us defend life by making an end of year gift today of $30, $75, $150, $500 or more.
New Mexico Alliance for Life
1208 San Pedro Dr NE #122, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
New Mexico Alliance for Life is a 501-C4 not for profit organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
