The abortion giant further said that much of the increase can be attributed to those traveling from other states. Planned Parenthood reported that women traveled from 34 other states to obtain abortions within the last year. Planned Parenthood Illinois's percentage of patients from other states increased from 7% to 25% during that time.
"We are seeing people from places as far away as Texas and Florida, where they have nothing, no access in between their home state and Illinois. Imagine having to travel hundreds of miles to get the care that you need," Brigid Leahy, of Planned Parenthood Illinois told News Channel 20.
Women facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies deserve care, but not abortion. Abortion does not care for the mother or her child. It provides death, not health. Pro-lifers in all states, including Illinois, should continue working to provide life-affirming options for women in difficult situations. Women traveling from other states should be made aware of these options so their children are protected.
Planned Parenthood also reported that the percentage of abortions it committed after 16 weeks increased from 8% to 13%.
