Doctor Breaks Down Jesse Ridgway’s Justification for Aborting a Child with Down Syndrome

The OBservations Podcast · Jun 22, 2026 · 47m

This week’s episode is a rapid response to the troubling story that quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter). YouTuber and social media influencer Jesse Ridgeway publicly shared that he and his wife aborted their child, who had been diagnosed with Down syndrome, at approximately 21 weeks. He went on to defend the decision in a lengthy, detailed post, one that sparked significant backlash, particularly from those within the pro-life movement.

As life-affirming medical professionals, we oppose eugenics in all forms, and especially when it targets individuals with disabilities. We believe…