Ingrid Skop, M.D., FACOG
Vice President and Director of Medical AffairsIngrid Skop, M.D., FACOG, is Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs for Charlotte Lozier Institute, leveraging more than 30 years’ experience as a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist to support research and policies that respect the dignity of every human life.
Dr. Skop received her Bachelor of Science in physiology from Oklahoma State University and her medical doctorate from Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Skop is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, where she uses science and statistics to counter pro-abortion agendas, and is a lifetime member of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Prior to joining Charlotte Lozier Institute, Dr. Skop served for over 25 years in private practice in San Antonio, where she delivered more than 5,000 babies and personally cared for many women who had been harmed, physically and emotionally, from complications due to abortion. She has served as board member and medical director for pregnancy resource centers in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.
Dr. Skop’s research on maternal mortality, abortion, and women’s health has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has provided expert testimony at both the state and federal levels on legislation related to abortion, including standing firm against prominent pro-abortion politicians who choose not to follow the science regarding fetal heartbeat and development.
Dr. Skop is married to a physician and is the proud mother of two sons and a daughter.
To learn more about Dr. Ingrid Skop’s journey as a pro-life obstetrician-gynecologist, please watch this video:
Research Authored
Why We Need Federal Limits on Late Abortion to Protect Both Mother and Child
Most on the left vehemently oppose any legislative limits on abortion, and some on the right, even if they identify as pro-life, are of the opinion that a federal limit on late abortions would fail to find consensus and so could not be passed.
Twelve Reasons Women’s Health and Maternal Mortality Will Not Worsen, and May Improve, in States with Abortion Limits
Limiting abortion will not prohibit any life-saving medical interventions, as is clearly shown by every pro-life state law having exceptions for the life of the mother.
Fact Sheet: Out-of-State Abortion Complications
Abortion providers often abandon women who suffer complications from their procedures to be treated by other facilities.
A Cohort Study of Mental Health Services Utilization Following a First Pregnancy Abortion or Birth
A first pregnancy abortion, compared to a birth, is associated with significantly higher subsequent mental health services utilization following the first pregnancy outcome. The risk attributable to abortion is notably higher for inpatient than outpatient mental health services.
What is the Truth about the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration lawsuit?
In response to the AHM v. FDA lawsuit, The New York Times (NYT) published an article they said proves definitively that abortion pills are “safe and effective.” This paper will address the limitations of the NYT’s conclusions and provide a framework for a thorough examination of the entirety of the literature on this subject.
Induced Abortion with Misoprostol Alone
As abortion limits have been implemented in many states in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, some perplexing recommendations have been advanced by abortion advocates and their media allies.
Abortion Policy Allows Physicians to Intervene to Protect a Mother’s Life
Physicians have known when to intervene for almost 100 years and have done so without confusion…until now!
Texas Lawsuit Seeks to Take at-Home Abortion Pills Off the Market Nationwide
Both sides of the abortion issue are waiting for a federal judge in Texas to rule on a lawsuit that could force the FDA to withdraw chemical abortion pills from the market.
Texas Lawsuit Seeks to Take at-Home Abortion Pills Off the Market Nationwide
"This is a very difficult process for women, they bleed a lot, they essentially, it's like labor, they have a lot of pain," said Skop. "Often when they deliver the pregnancy they will see their unborn or their child in the toilet and he's about at 8 weeks, he's about the size and shape of a gummy bear, he's clearly identifiable as a human being."
Do pro-life laws actually prevent doctors from providing care to women?
Dr. Ingrid Skop, Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs for Charlotte Lozier Institute, answers the question, "Do pro-life laws actually prevent doctors from providing care to women?"