Fri 12 Sep 2008
Evil Canadian doctor Andre Lalonde, warns Palin’s decision to have Down baby could reduce abortions
Posted by dinosaur under LifeApparently 9 out 10 Canadian women who are pregnant with a Down syndrome fetus get an abortion and a Canadian doctor is worried that Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s choice to give birth to her son Trig will have an effect on the abortion market in Canada. How vile:
Dr. Andre Lalonde, executive vice president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Ottawa, worries that Palin’s now renowned decision may cause abortions in Canada to decline as other women there and elsewhere opt to follow suit.
He says not every woman is prepared to deal with the consequences of Down babies, who have developmental delays, some physical difficulties and often a shortened lifespan.
Wider use of blood screening and amniocentesis during pregnancies can now accurately predict the presence of Down syndrome.
Lalonde says his primary concern is that women have the choice of abortion and that greater public awareness of women making choices like Palin to complete a pregnancy and give birth to their genetically-abnormal baby could be detrimental and confusing to the women and their families.
“The worry is that this will have an implication for abortion issues in Canada,” Lalonde tells the Globe and Mail. (LA Times h/t Wizbang)
All the children Andre Lalonde will not get to kill what a shining specimen of evil.
Heres my brother he would have loved to kill he had I believe microcephaly, his brain was fused he was retarded and while he was 7 and my sister 3-4 she was much taller than he was.
Andre Lalonde thinks it’s bad he lived yet there you have a smile a tiny frail one one Andre was willing to snuff out for a bit more paid off on his MTG.
When my wife was pregnant they said to have the test done would give you like a one in 200 chance of a miscarriage.
So if people get the test done then one in 200 die.
Now there’s about 300,000 babies born a year so just doing the test will kill 1500 children.
1500 children a year most of whom will have nothing wrong with them.
Now I could be wrong but If I went into a school and killed that many with an assault gun people would call me mean spirited or something.
What does it make the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists? Damnable evil.
Sounds like Sarah wants to build a society that cares about the weak. Very un-socialist, none of that me , me, me, me the left thrives on it’s their choice to kill not the babies to live..
Caring about the weak and sick isn’t tolerance! Kill them.
Tnx gramps, feel free to complain,
Dr. Andre Lalonde
It only takes a minute.
Anyone whose ever seen them play with their feet, or suck their thumb on an ultrasound knows it’s not a mass of cells.
related:
NURSE TELLS WHY SHE QUIT DOING ABORTIONS
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September 12th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Thanks for your post!
Irresponsible physicians like Lalonde and ignorant posters prey on the ignorance and fear of the general public in spouting their “opinions.â€
INFORMED CONSENT
Underpinning any medical choice in America is the concept that physicians will provide their patients what is referred to in law as “INFORMED CONSENT.†A physician is legally obligated to go beyond a referral for an abortion or a rote listing of potential risks and also inform their pregnant patients of ALTERNATIVES and BENEFITS.
Lalonde’s statements in this article are hypocritical (Is “choice†only permissible when a woman chooses abortion?), irresponsible (the Hippocratic Oath binds physicians to “First Do No Harmâ€) and border on unprofessional conduct/ medical malpractice (physicians who fail to provide informed consent can be subject to discipline or lawsuits).
I would assert if any of us developed cancer, we would demand that our physician fully explain the risks of any given treatment, as well as the benefits and all the alternatives before we made a decision to proceed with any course of medical treatment.
Lalonde’s comments are not neutral. They are not detached. They are not professional. And they certainly don’t indicate a thoughtful review of the alternatives and benefits available in the 21st century. Lalonde has failed in his duties to the general public. Instead, he used his day in the spotlight to generate fear and LIMIT CHOICE.
CHOICE implies that women are free to pick from a variety of options (not just pick abortion because Lalonde and other similar-minded physicians scare them into it).
So what are the alternatives and benefits for parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome?
Alternatives
There is a waiting list of over 200 families waiting to adopt babies with Down syndrome.
The National Adoption Awareness Program provides information to birth families who may be seeking alternatives to parenting as they prepare for the arrival of their child. Making an adoption plan for a child with Down syndrome is a loving choice and can be the right choice for some families. Expectant parents can call them toll free for more information at 888-796-5504 or visit their website at http://www.dsagc.com/ to view a video about adoption as an option.
Benefits
In addition to some hardships, there are also myriad of benefits associated with having a child who has a disability.
First, there has never been a better time to be born with Down syndrome.
Life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome is 55 or older (as opposed to the “shortened life span†Lalonde was taught back in the Dark Ages).
Researchers are making great strides in treatments. Scientists at Stanford believe they will be able to improve cognitive functioning. Prior to counseling patients, physicians should perform due diligence and obtain continuing medical education. (see The Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation http://www.dsrtf.com/)
Due to higher expectations, inclusive schools, and stronger education laws like IDEA and NCLB, more and more individuals with Down syndrome are receiving a quality education. Many make the honor roll. Many are now attending college and obtaining quality employment. Craig Blackburn travels the U.S. as a self-advocate (http://www.craigblackburn.net/). Patricia Moody is a teacher’s aide in her school district. Nannie Sanchez from Albuquerque, N.M., is an accomplished public speaker and powerful self advocate. Nannie successfully lobbied her legislature to obtain funds to establish a Self Advocacy Center in New Mexico in 2004.
People with Down syndrome can and do marry.
Some people with Down syndrome live independently and even buy their own homes.
Second, studies show that having a child with Down syndrome can benefit families
A study last year found that families with a child with DS have a lower divorce rate than all other marriages. Further, there are ongoing studies to corroborate a 2003 Austrialian study which reported that siblings of individuals with Down syndrome are more empathic and caring than siblings of typically-developing siblings.
Finally, there are countless anecdotal stories and first-person accounts about the joy and love children with Down syndrome bring to their families. (And to those who discount this anecdotal evidence, I urge you to stop using second-hand anecdotes and stories to instill fear and urge women to consider abortion as their only option). Our family is but one example. We have 3 children. Our 4-year old daughter has Down syndrome. She is silly, sweet, energetic, and bright. She loves swimming and bath time. Her sisters adore her and vice versa. Sometimes they fight. Sometimes she’s a stinker and she gets in trouble. She has taken us down a path we never imagined, and our lives are richer for it. My husband and I are more patient now. My 5-year old daughter sticks up for her friends and has an appreciation of diversity and individual differences.
Are there some health issues associated with Down syndrome? Sure. 40 to 50% will be born with heart issues. 50% will not. And – this is something Lalonde failed to mention – medical strides mean that they are surgically correctible.
What health issues do we face now? Our daughter with Down syndrome gets frequent sinus infections and has reflux. Hardly unique to this population.
Palin has raised awareness about Down syndrome and made us take a hard look at the way we, as a society, treat those with disabilities.
But more importantly, it is exposing prejudice, ignorance, and fear.
Physicians – this is the 21st Century. Think before you speak. Do some research and continuing education. Even research from the 1990s is no longer accurate….
Lalonde — if you’re going to spout on about “choice,†make sure the PATIENT is actually given one!
September 13th, 2008 at 5:19 am
God bless LTBarta,
When I had my children I was all too aware that they could turn out wrong I mean my brother did. We didn’t even do the test. I hope you email him your message.