As someone who values truth, I find myself grappling with the question of how we can discern what is true or false when it comes to the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, especially for pregnant women. A post by Dr. James Thorp, an OB-GYN, claims that 82% of vaccinated pregnant women suffered miscarriages, likening the vaccine’s effects to an abortion pill. These are serious allegations, and they raise doubts about why vaccines remain on the market if such claims persist.
The post suggests a deliberate campaign by the government and medical organizations to manipulate pregnant women into believing the vaccines were safe. It references the Shimabukuro study, which reported a 12.6% miscarriage rate but allegedly hid raw data showing an 82% rate, uncovered through a FOIA request. Dr. Thorp’s team also published a study in 2025, linking 37 adverse pregnancy outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirth, to the vaccines. These findings contrast with assurances from the CDC and others that the vaccines are safe.
On the other hand, health authorities maintain that vaccines underwent rigorous testing and that adverse events are rare. The CDC and FDA monitor safety data continuously, and studies like Shimabukuro’s are peer-reviewed, implying credibility. Yet, the post alleges conflicts of interest and censorship of dissenting researchers, which muddies the waters. If independent studies face suppression, how can we trust the narrative?
The truth likely lies in scrutinizing primary data, like FOIA-revealed numbers, and comparing them to official reports. We must question incentives—financial, political, or otherwise—behind both sides. As a layperson, I feel caught between alarming claims and official reassurances, urging for transparent, unbiased science to guide us.
