PHILADELPHIA, PA--The Catholic Medical Association today issued its full support of Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill,” which is set to be voted on in the near future.
Once passed, the “Heartbeat Bill” will ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, usually around 6-8 weeks into a pregnancy.
“In medicine, we place a special emphasis on the heartbeat. At this early stage of development, the heartbeat is indicative of human life,” said CMA’s Dr. Ashley Fernandes.
