why we say no to the rh bill -from the medical viewpoint

8/7/2019 Why We Say No to the RH Bill -from the Medical Viewpoint

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WHY WE SAY NO TO THEWHY WE SAY NO TO THE

RH BILLRH BILL

From the Medical ViewpointFrom the Medical Viewpoint

Melissa Poblete, DMD, MHPEdMelissa Poblete, DMD, MHPEd


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Why do we say no to the RH bill?Why do we say no to the RH bill?

1)As Christians, we are against all forms of1)As Christians, we are against all forms ofcontraception that kill a conceived life!contraception that kill a conceived life!

The RH bill will make sure all forms ofThe RH bill will make sure all forms ofcontraceptive products, devices andcontraceptive products, devices andmedicines, are included with purchase ofmedicines, are included with purchase ofESSENTIAL MEDICINES in LGUsESSENTIAL MEDICINES in LGUs

Through mandatory sex education, it willThrough mandatory sex education, it willteach our young people about theseteach our young people about thesecontraceptives.contraceptives.


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Medical science tells us when a new life beginsMedical science tells us when a new life begins (Embryology)(Embryology)

Advances in technology enable us to see orAdvances in technology enable us to see orwitness fetal development like never beforewitness fetal development like never before

33--D and 4D and 4--D Ultrasound, IntraD Ultrasound, Intra--uterineuterinePhotography, fetal monitors, fetal dopplerPhotography, fetal monitors, fetal doppler

When does life begin?When does life begin?


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When does life begin?When does life begin?

AT CONCEPTIONAT CONCEPTION

Which is also called FERTILIZATIONWhich is also called FERTILIZATION


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Science Lesson!Science Lesson!

Prior to fertilization:Prior to fertilization:

You have haploid cells (the sperm and theYou have haploid cells (the sperm and the

egg)egg)Haploid=containing half (23) of the numberHaploid=containing half (23) of the number

of chromosomes in other cells of the bodyof chromosomes in other cells of the body

(46)(46)

only for reproductive cells (gametes)only for reproductive cells (gametes)


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At fertilization:At fertilization:

Haploid gametes combine together to formHaploid gametes combine together to forma diploid zygote,a diploid zygote, a genetically differenta genetically differentindividualindividual from the mother and fatherfrom the mother and father

The zygote now has 46The zygote now has 46chromosomes(thats a new life!)chromosomes(thats a new life!)

All the cells in his or her body will have 46All the cells in his or her body will have 46chromosomes except his or her futurechromosomes except his or her futuregametes (sperm cells or eggs)gametes (sperm cells or eggs)


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What Medical Textbooks SayWhat Medical Textbooks Say

Each human being starts his life, hisEach human being starts his life, his

very being, as an ordinary cell calledvery being, as an ordinary cell called

the zygote, measuring less than 0.2the zygote, measuring less than 0.2

mm in diameter.mm in diameter.Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M.Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M.

Bhatnagar et. al., 1983, OrientBhatnagar et. al., 1983, Orient

Longman, IndiaLongman, India


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What Medical Textbooks SayWhat Medical Textbooks SayThe male and female sex cells or gametesunite atThe male and female sex cells or gametesunite atfertilization to initiate the embryonic development of afertilization to initiate the embryonic development of anew individual.new individual.

Fertilization takes place in the oviduct (fallopianFertilization takes place in the oviduct (fallopiantubes)... resulting in the formation of a zygotetubes)... resulting in the formation of a zygotecontaining a single diploid nucleus.containing a single diploid nucleus.

Embryonic development is considered to begin at thisEmbryonic development is considered to begin at thispoint.point.

This moment of zygote formation may be taken as theThis moment of zygote formation may be taken as thebeginning or zero time point of embryonicbeginning or zero time point of embryonicdevelopmentdevelopment."."

Essentials of Human Embryology (pp. 1Essentials of Human Embryology (pp. 1--17)17)

Larsen, W.J. 1998.Larsen, W.J. 1998.

Churchill Livingstone, New York.Churchill Livingstone, New York.


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What Medical Textbooks SayWhat Medical Textbooks Say"Zygote: this cell results from the union of an"Zygote: this cell results from the union of anoocyte(egg) and a sperm.oocyte(egg) and a sperm. A zygote is the beginningA zygote is the beginningof a new human beingof a new human being (i.e., an embryo).(i.e., an embryo).

Human development begins at fertilizationHuman development begins at fertilization, the, theprocess during which a male gamete or sperm ...process during which a male gamete or sperm ...unites with a female gamete or oocyte(egg) ... tounites with a female gamete or oocyte(egg) ... toform a single cell called a zygote. This highlyform a single cell called a zygote. This highlyspecialized, totipotent(multispecialized, totipotent(multi--potential) cellpotential) cell marks themarks thebeginning of each of us as a unique individualbeginning of each of us as a unique individual..

The Developing Human: Clinically OrientedThe Developing Human: Clinically Oriented

Embryology by Moore, K. and T.V.N. Persaud.Embryology by Moore, K. and T.V.N. Persaud.1998. (6th ed.), W.B. Saunders Company,1998. (6th ed.), W.B. Saunders Company,

Philadelphia. (pp 2Philadelphia. (pp 2--18)18)


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Development of the BabyDevelopment of the Baby

There are different terms for the new baby.There are different terms for the new baby.

But these are just terms describing theBut these are just terms describing the

stage of development :stage of development :

zygote, morula, blastocyst, embryo, fetuszygote, morula, blastocyst, embryo, fetus

But it is the very same baby!But it is the very same baby!

And when the baby is born he or she isAnd when the baby is born he or she iscalled a neonate, infant, toddler, etc.called a neonate, infant, toddler, etc.

He or she is still the very same baby!He or she is still the very same baby!


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What Medical Textbooks SayWhat Medical Textbooks SayHow does the cell (zygote) develop?How does the cell (zygote) develop?ThroughThrough a chronicle of development, characterizeda chronicle of development, characterized

by theby the gradual and sequential development of agradual and sequential development of awide variety of structureswide variety of structures,, nowhere present to startnowhere present to startwithwith, by cellular processes of multiplication,, by cellular processes of multiplication,migration, differentiation, and assembly of diversemigration, differentiation, and assembly of diversecell types, leading to the formation of organs andcell types, leading to the formation of organs andsystems.systems.

Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M. Bhatnagar et.Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M. Bhatnagar et.al., 1983, Orient Longman, Indiaal., 1983, Orient Longman, India


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Your existence started at the point of conceptionYour existence started at the point of conception

Fetal Development is part of theFetal Development is part of the continuouscontinuous

timeline of your growth as a human beingtimeline of your growth as a human being

Therefore, any contraceptive that works afterTherefore, any contraceptive that works after

fertilization or conception kills a human being orfertilization or conception kills a human being or

is called an abortifacient (causes abortion, evenis called an abortifacient (causes abortion, even

though an early one)though an early one)

If something stopped you from implanting in yourIf something stopped you from implanting in your

mothers womb, YOU WOULD NOT BE HERE!mothers womb, YOU WOULD NOT BE HERE!


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What the MedicalWhat the Medical

Professionals SayProfessionals SayThe critical event that assigns humannessThe critical event that assigns humanness

is conception. All subsequent changes areis conception. All subsequent changes are

those of increased size and complexity,those of increased size and complexity,

not an alteration of the essential nature ofnot an alteration of the essential nature of

the fetus.the fetus.

Dr. D. BradyDr. D. Brady--West, DMWest, DM

Medical Practitioner, JamaicaMedical Practitioner, Jamaica


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What Medical Textbooks SayWhat Medical Textbooks Say

EmbryologyEmbryology is the study of the prenatal period ofis the study of the prenatal period ofcreation of an individual starting from conception tocreation of an individual starting from conception tothe birth of a child.the birth of a child.

Growth in the prenatal and postnatal periods is aGrowth in the prenatal and postnatal periods is acontinuous processcontinuous process. The event of birth marks the. The event of birth marks thedifference between the two periods and entailsdifference between the two periods and entails

sudden and drastic changes in respiration andsudden and drastic changes in respiration andcirculation.circulation.

Obstetrics is essentiallyObstetrics is essentially applied embryologyapplied embryology. The. Theproblems of normal and abnormal labor, antenatalproblems of normal and abnormal labor, antenataland postnatal care can be readily tackled with anand postnatal care can be readily tackled with an

understanding of embryology.understanding of embryology.

Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M. Bhatnagar et.Essentials of Human Embryology, S.M. Bhatnagar et.al., 1983, Orient Longman, Indiaal., 1983, Orient Longman, India


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Which contraceptives can stop aWhich contraceptives can stop a

fertilized egg from implanting?fertilized egg from implanting?Intrauterine device (IUD)Intrauterine device (IUD)--Oral contraceptive pills and injectables (as aOral contraceptive pills and injectables (as athird effect)third effect)

First effect: stops ovulation (not all of the time)First effect: stops ovulation (not all of the time) Second effect : prevents sperm from migrating to theSecond effect : prevents sperm from migrating to the

fallopian tubefallopian tube

Third effect: prevents implantation of fertilized eggThird effect: prevents implantation of fertilized egg(when breakthrough ovulation occurs, as prevention(when breakthrough ovulation occurs, as preventionof ovulation is not 100% foolproof)of ovulation is not 100% foolproof)

Emergency contraceptivesEmergency contraceptives-- prevent implantationprevent implantation; rejection of an implanted embryo; rejection of an implanted embryo


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Plus: Hormonal contraceptives arePlus: Hormonal contraceptives are

not safe for women!not safe for women!They increase the risk for venousThey increase the risk for venous

thrombosis (blood clotting in the veins)thrombosis (blood clotting in the veins)

They increase the relative risk ofThey increase the relative risk ofdeveloping breast cancer, according todeveloping breast cancer, according to

cancer research journals (not thecancer research journals (not the

reproductive health journals)reproductive health journals)-- becausebecause

breast cells are affected by syntheticbreast cells are affected by synthetichormoneshormones


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Netherlands: 1524 OC users vsNetherlands: 1524 OC users vs

1760 non1760 non--usersusersCurrently available oral contraceptivesCurrently available oral contraceptives

increased the risk of venous thrombosisincreased the risk of venous thrombosis

fivefold compared with nonfivefold compared with non--useuse

The venous thrombotic risk of oral contraceptives,The venous thrombotic risk of oral contraceptives,

effects of oestrogen dose and progestogen type:effects of oestrogen dose and progestogen type:

results of the MEGA caseresults of the MEGA case--control studycontrol study

British Medical Journal.British Medical Journal.

2009 Aug 13;339:b29212009 Aug 13;339:b2921


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US study of 116,608 womenUS study of 116,608 women

from 1989 to 2001from 1989 to 2001Current use of oral contraceptives carries an excessCurrent use of oral contraceptives carries an excessrisk of breast cancer. Levonorgestrel used inrisk of breast cancer. Levonorgestrel used intriphasic preparations may account for much of thistriphasic preparations may account for much of thiselevation in risk.elevation in risk.

Oral contraceptive use and breast cancer: a prospectiveOral contraceptive use and breast cancer: a prospectivestudy of young women.study of young women.

Hunter, DJ et alHunter, DJ et al

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & PreventionCancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & PreventionJournalJournal ;; 2010 Oct;19(10):24962010 Oct;19(10):2496--502. Epub 2010 Aug 27.502. Epub 2010 Aug 27.

(American Association for Cancer Research)(American Association for Cancer Research)


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Also,IUDs can cause lifeAlso,IUDs can cause life--

threatening bacterial infections andthreatening bacterial infections and

puncturing of body partspuncturing of body parts

IUD in bladderIUD in bladderFromFrom

Canadian Urology AssociationCanadian Urology AssociationJournalJournal 2010 Oct2010 Oct

IUD in large intestineIUD in large intestinefrom Journal of the Society offrom Journal of the Society of

Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsLaparoendoscopic Surgeons

2010 Jul2010 Jul--Sep;Sep;


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Lets take a look at fetalLets take a look at fetal

development!development!


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4-week old baby in the womb

Intrauterine PhotographsIntrauterine Photographs


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Feet of 11-week old baby in

the womb


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Ordinary UltrasoundOrdinary Ultrasound


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33--D UltrasoundD Ultrasound


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44--D UltrasoundD Ultrasound


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Why we say no to the RH billWhy we say no to the RH bill

2. Because it condones abortion2. Because it condones abortion

The RH bill includes management of postThe RH bill includes management of post--abortion complications in itsabortion complications in its guidingguiding

principlesprinciples (9(9thth principle) and listsprinciple) and listsmanagement of abortion complications asmanagement of abortion complications asthe 3the 3rdrd element of reproductiveelement of reproductivehealthhealth.This is mentioned many times in the.This is mentioned many times in theRH bill. In the RH bill, management ofRH bill. In the RH bill, management ofpostpost--abortion complications is consideredabortion complications is considereda right .a right .


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The RH bill includes hazards of abortion in sexThe RH bill includes hazards of abortion in sexeducation. Hazardous to the woman, yes, BUT:education. Hazardous to the woman, yes, BUT:

Remember: abortion is 100% hazardous to aRemember: abortion is 100% hazardous to ababy!baby!

We cannot let abortion be condoned by a law!We cannot let abortion be condoned by a law!

Abortion is a sin, it is the shedding of innocentAbortion is a sin, it is the shedding of innocentblood.blood.

Keep thee far from a false matter; andKeep thee far from a false matter; and thethe

innocent and righteous slay thou notinnocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will: for I willnot justify the wicked. (Exo 23:7)not justify the wicked. (Exo 23:7)

The Lord hates hands that shed innocent blood!The Lord hates hands that shed innocent blood!(Proverbs 6:16(Proverbs 6:16--18)18)


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The complication of abortion in an unborn baby is DEATH!


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How is abortion done?How is abortion done?

Babies die through abortion by:Babies die through abortion by:

Chemical abortionChemical abortion-- taking /placingtaking /placing

pampalaglag; taking chemotherapy drugs;pampalaglag; taking chemotherapy drugs;

contraceptive pills and emergencycontraceptive pills and emergencycontraceptives that prevent implantation;contraceptives that prevent implantation;

emergency contraceptives that cause theemergency contraceptives that cause the

implanted embryo to dieimplanted embryo to die

Surgical abortionSurgical abortion-- by doctors with no conscienceby doctors with no conscience

Trauma to the womb/babyTrauma to the womb/baby-- by hilotby hilot


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When my father and my mother forsake me,

then the LORD will take me up. (Psa 27:10)


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Abortion and the Justice of GodAbortion and the Justice of God

For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his placeFor, behold, the LORD cometh out of his placeto punish the inhabitants of the earth for theirto punish the inhabitants of the earth for theiriniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood,iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood,

and shall no more cover her slain. (Isa 26:21)and shall no more cover her slain. (Isa 26:21)

Just like Abels blood, the unborn babies bloodJust like Abels blood, the unborn babies bloodcries out to God for justicecries out to God for justice

And He said (to Cain), What hast thou done? theAnd He said (to Cain), What hast thou done? thevoice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me fromvoice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me fromthe ground. (Gen 4:10)the ground. (Gen 4:10)


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Mercy holds back justiceMercy holds back justice

We need to pray for mercy for our nation!We need to pray for mercy for our nation!

We need to repent of our sins and the sins of ourWe need to repent of our sins and the sins of ournation!nation!

The justice of God is terrifying and we need toThe justice of God is terrifying and we need topray that God will hold it back by His mercy justpray that God will hold it back by His mercy justlike Abraham pleaded for Sodom and Gomorrah.like Abraham pleaded for Sodom and Gomorrah.

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of theThomas Jefferson, the third President of theUnited States and the principal author of the USUnited States and the principal author of the US

Declaration of Independence said:Declaration of Independence said: Indeed IIndeed Itremble for my country when I reflect that God istremble for my country when I reflect that God isjust , and His justice cannot sleep forever.just , and His justice cannot sleep forever.


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Psalm 85:4Psalm 85:4--77

(4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause(4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause

Thine anger toward us to cease.Thine anger toward us to cease.

(5) Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? wilt(5) Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? wilt

Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations?Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations?

(6) Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy(6) Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy

people may rejoice in thee?people may rejoice in thee?(7) Shew us Thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us(7) Shew us Thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us

Thy salvation.Thy salvation.


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Pray for Gods love to be poured out in hearts ofPray for Gods love to be poured out in hearts ofmoms in crisis pregnanciesmoms in crisis pregnancies

That they will love their babies more than theirThat they will love their babies more than their

reputation, their studies and their career. Thatreputation, their studies and their career. Thatthey will love their children more than money orthey will love their children more than money orfame.fame.

Pray for Gods courage and provision to facePray for Gods courage and provision to face

their futuretheir futurePray for healing and repentance in women whoPray for healing and repentance in women whocommitted the sin of abortioncommitted the sin of abortion


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ConclusionsConclusions

We say no to the RH bill because of the hiddenWe say no to the RH bill because of the hiddenagenda that are contrary to Christian principles.agenda that are contrary to Christian principles.Not because we are antiNot because we are anti--health or antihealth or anti--women.women.

We reject the RH bill because we believe lifeWe reject the RH bill because we believe lifebegins at conception. The RH bill will promotebegins at conception. The RH bill will promoteand uphold abortifacient contraceptives,and uphold abortifacient contraceptives,contraceptives that are also harmful to women.contraceptives that are also harmful to women.

We reject the RH bill because of its utterWe reject the RH bill because of its utterdisregard for the life of the aborted baby throughdisregard for the life of the aborted baby throughthe oftthe oft--repeated phrase management of postrepeated phrase management of post--abortion complications.abortion complications.


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Pray that the throne of iniquity willPray that the throne of iniquity will

be stoppedbe stopped

Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowshipShall the throne of iniquity have fellowship

with Thee, which frameth mischief by awith Thee, which frameth mischief by a

law? They gather themselves togetherlaw? They gather themselves together

against the soul of the righteous, andagainst the soul of the righteous, and

condemn the innocent blood.condemn the innocent blood.

(Psalm 94:20(Psalm 94:20--21)21)


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