Missouri Amendment 3 is a meaningful attempt to “swing the pendulum” back by limiting abortions and supporting health and safety standards that protect both mother and child, a St. Louis OB/GYN said.
As part of its continuing coverage of the pro-life amendment, the St. Louis Review recently spoke with Dr. Karen Voegtle, who has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 28 years and is a member of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves.
The amendment, which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, is about restoring basic protections that already exist elsewhere in medicine, Dr. Voegtle said.
“There are no other medical surgical procedures performed in the United States that are not under strict regulation,” said Voegtle. “I cannot perform a D&C for a miscarriage without those same type of oversights, and they’re all meant to protect patients.”
If approved by voters, Amendment 3 would allow legislation to reinstate health and safety inspections at abortion facilities, require parental consent for minors receiving medical procedures, require physicians performing abortions to have nearby hospital admitting privileges, ensure access to care for medical emergencies, ectopic pregnancies, and miscarriages, and provide medical malpractice protections.
The Missouri Bishops have asked the faithful to pray, fast, and vote in support of Amendment 3 on Nov. 3.
You can read the full article in the St. Louis Review.
You can learn more about Amendment 3 here.