da and strategy, shifting the focus of the abortion debate away from compassion for the heath and needs of the woman to an exaggerated concern for the fetus (Planned Parenthood, pg1). Originally designed to frighten women who turned to so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" for assistance with their problem pregnancies. Clips from the film are also always available for download on the World Wide Web. A very reliable health clinic, Planned Parenthood, realized that this video was harmful to women, causing them to experience much unnecessary paranoia. The Silent Scream, although terrifying is full of scientific, medical and legal inaccuracies as well as misleading statements and exaggerations. Planned Parenthood assembled a panel of experts to review and critique this video. The panel members were Sally Faith Dorfman, MD; Hart Peterson, MD; William Rashbaum, MD; Seymour L. Romney, MD; Allen Rosenfield, MD; Herbert G. Vaughan, Jr. MD; and Ming-Neng Yeh, MD. These doctors found many mistakes in the movie. The following are just three of the claims that are made in the movie and the facts. Many women who have an abortion suffer severe and lasting psychological problems. Actually, serious emotional problems following abortions are uncommon. Most women report a sense of relief, although some may experience temporary depression. The 12-week fetus experiences pain. With out a cerebral cortex (gray matter covering the brain), pain impulses cannot be received or perceived. The cerebral cortex is not formed until later in pregnancy. Ultrasonogram depicts the open mouth of the fetus, as if in

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