Overview
- NIFLA told member centers at a recent meeting to avoid or limit ultrasounds when they suspect an ectopic pregnancy.
- NBC News–obtained recordings show NIFLA described ectopic pregnancy as “the greatest medical and legal risk for clinics.”
- The recommendation follows a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against a crisis pregnancy center for misdiagnosing an ectopic pregnancy.
- NIFLA offers legal counsel and medical training to a nationwide network of faith-based crisis pregnancy centers.
- The guidance reflects growing concerns over medical liability in faith-based pregnancy care.