Last updated on June 25th, 2023 at 10:59 am
Dr. John Bruchalski, a former abortionist who now practices as a pro-life OB-GYN in Virginia, recently spoke about his beliefs on compassionate medicine and his practice in an interview with America Magazine. He emphasized the importance of caring for both the mother and her unborn child, contradicting the false claims that pro-life laws hinder good medical care.
Having once been involved in performing abortions, Bruchalski acknowledges the misplaced compassion that some abortion supporters have for struggling pregnant women. However, after a conversion experience, he now believes that ending the lives of unborn babies is neither compassionate nor medical care.
Bruchalski stresses the advancements in medicine that enable the simultaneous care of both the mother and the unborn child. He denies the widely circulated claim that state abortion bans prevent doctors from providing necessary medical care. In fact, several states have been protecting unborn babies from elective abortions for almost a year, and pregnant women continue to receive care without any reported deaths. The doctor also affirms that all state pro-life laws permit abortion in emergency situations where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk, such as in cases of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Addressing the fear and conflation of abortion with standard medical treatment, Bruchalski asserts that abortion is a political issue, not a medical one. Throughout history, there have been physicians who prioritize life and care for their patients, regardless of the legality of abortion. He emphasizes that doctors are dedicated to saving lives and never intentionally aim to end the life of an unborn child.
Bruchalski highlights the inherent contradiction in claiming that killing a child is necessary to save a mother’s life. He argues that it is not good medicine to tell a mother that her child had to be killed for her own survival. He laments the loss of trust in medicine due to some doctors’ insistence on promoting abortion as excellent healthcare. Bruchalski believes that medicine should focus on addressing suffering rather than eliminating vulnerable individuals at the beginning or end of life.
His medical practice, Tepeyac OB/GYN, has garnered respect from individuals on both sides of the abortion debate because of its dedication to serving patients in difficult circumstances. Bruchalski emphasizes that his practice does not judge patients who have chosen abortion; instead, they provide honest and compassionate care while also offering information and healing options.
Through his work, Bruchalski hopes to change minds by demonstrating that choosing life is the best option for health, wholeness, and healing. His practice aims to bring equality and inclusivity to healthcare by serving both the underserved and the insured populations, thus addressing the unjust structures within the medical field.