Exposing Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Lauren (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio), Kelly (Abortion Forward), and Sheena (Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio) expose the deceptive tactics of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs)—fake clinics that masquerade as health care providers to manipulate pregnant people. From taxpayer-funded scams to dangerous misinformation, they reveal how these centers operate without oversight, harm communities, and divert resources from real reproductive health care providers.

Key Topics & Timestamps

0:00–2:23 | Introduction: The $20M Ohio budget giveaway to CPCs—and zero accountability.

2:23–7:12 | What Are CPCs? Fake clinics with names like “Women’s Pregnancy Decision Center” staffed by volunteers (not medical professionals). No HIPAA compliance, no medical records, and a clear anti-abortion agenda.

10:45–20:50 | Sheena uncovers what happens to patients when CPCs make them miss real appointments.Fake ultrasounds (including showing a "pregnancy" when Sheena had an IUD!). Fear-mongering pamphlets claiming birth control causes cancer and death.

20:50–23:36 | Medical Dangers if CPCs misdiagnose ectopic pregnancies, risking lives. “They’re not trying to provide better care—they’re trying to avoid lawsuits.”

27:20–30:59 | Follow the Money - Ohio GOP funnels millions to CPCs (*$10M/year*) while slashing funds to Medicaid and public schools. CPC donors get $750 tax breaks

30:59–end | How to Fight Back

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