Life Lines 51

This week: US fertility declines again in 2025, Planned Parenthood reports record abortion numbers, new study findings on abortion bans and maternal mortality, and a resurfaced Dr. Mildred Jefferson speech from the MCFL archives.

Release date: April 10, 2026

US fertility drops again in 2025, continuing multi-year trend

Provisional 2025 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics show continued declines in US births and fertility rates, extending a long-term downward trend.

Planned Parenthood reports record 434,450 abortions in latest annual data

The 2024–25 annual report from Planned Parenthood, titled Care Continues, shows the organization performed 434,450 abortions in 2023–24, the highest total in its latest reporting period.

“You have one weapon… and that weapon is truth” Dr. Mildred Jefferson speech resurfaces

A historic video from the 2010 MCFL Youth Convention features former MCFL president Dr. Mildred Jefferson speaking on the importance of truth in public advocacy.

Study finds no increase in maternal mortality after abortion bans

A recent national study examining post-Dobbs abortion bans found no statistically significant increase in pregnancy-associated or maternal mortality in affected states.

MCFL Young Adults announce PRC Volunteer Day in Boston

Massachusetts Citizens for Life Young Adults are hosting a Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer Day this April at the Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices, offering service opportunities in the community.

“Truth About Choice” memorial debuts at UMass Amherst this weekend

The first Massachusetts “Truth About Choice” memorial will be held Sunday at the UMass Amherst Student Union South Lawn, organized by Massachusetts Citizens for Life.

Court dismisses final charge in case against journalist David Daleiden

The final criminal charge against journalist David Daleiden has been dismissed, bringing his long-running legal case to a close.

MCFL launches expanded support resource page

Massachusetts Citizens for Life has launched an expanded resource page connecting individuals and families with confidential, life-affirming support services.