Crisis Pregnancy Centers

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026

Timeline

  1. Regulatory Response

    California health officials and lawmakers call for a review of licensing and advertising standards for pregnancy centers.

  2. Report Published

    The investigation is published, detailing the medical risks and psychological tactics used by CPCs.

  3. Investigation Launch

    San Diego Union-Tribune and Daily Local begin a joint multi-month investigation into CPC clinical practices.

  4. Initial Reports

    First reports of medical emergencies linked to missed diagnoses at San Diego-area CPCs surface.

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Investigation Into Crisis Pregnancy Centers Reveals Risks of Missed Diagnoses

A major investigation by the San Diego Union-Tribune and Daily Local exposes the medical risks of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), highlighting how non-medical staff performing ultrasounds lead to life-threatening missed diagnoses. The report details a pattern of using emotional comfort to attract patients before employing shame-based tactics to delay or prevent medical care.

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