Tag Archives: fertility

When does contraception become abortifacient?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

“All hormonal contraceptives have an abortifacient potential”[i]. This article examines the week in which life is conceived but is not yet a technical pregnancy” when contraceptives have abortifacient potential but still go under the banner of “contraceptive”. A contraceptive prevents … Continue reading →

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Eight Reasons to Consider Having One More Child

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

“Behold, children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalm 126 (127) Many years ago, Fr Paul Marx, OSB, founder of Human Life International (and Family Life International NZ) wrote a booklet entitled “Eight … Continue reading →

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Be Fruitful and Multiply

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

“God blessed them, saying to them, ‘Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.’” (Genesis 1:28) This is a command that most married couples wish to fulfill.  For the majority, procreation happens with relative ease.  Some fall pregnant easily, … Continue reading →

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