Press Room

 October 7, 2011

Contact: Virginia Zignego, Communications Director, (262) 796-1111, cell (262) 370-3993 or 

Matt Sande, Director of Legislation, cell (262) 352-0890

Wisconsin abortion numbers declined in 2010

Today, the state of Wisconsin Department of Health Services released its annual report on induced abortions in Wisconsin. The total number of abortions in Wisconsin in 2010 was 7,825, down from 8,542 in 2009.

“Pro-Life Wisconsin is working to see the end of abortion in Wisconsin, through the media, pro-life legislation, peaceful activism and prayerful witness,” said Virginia Zignego communications director. 

“As we are in the midst of 40 Days for Life, this decrease in abortions is a real boost, and we thank God for the decrease,” said Zignego. “Our increased presence in front of Wisconsin’s abortion facilities, whether it’s sidewalk counseling or 40 Days for Life, means that more women are celebrating the births of their children and getting the help they need. Our True to Life media campaign has focused on crisis pregnancy outreach throughout Wisconsin, emphasizing the humanity of the preborn.”

Of the 7,591 reported induced abortions among Wisconsin residents in 2010, 73 percent were surgical, 

26 percent were chemically induced, and 0.7 percent were surgical procedures following a failed or incomplete chemically induced abortion.  In 2009, these proportions were 72 percent, 27 percent, and 

0.6 percent, respectively.