Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before birth. An abortion results in the death of the embryo or fetus and may be either spontaneous or induced, in a spontaneous abortion, also called miscarriage, the fetus passes from the woman’s body. Many spontaneous abortions result from unnatural causes. In an induced abortion, the fetus is removed by artificial – usually medical-means,. For information or spontaneous abortion, see Miscarriage.
For years, abortion has been an extremely controversial subject. One important aspect of the controversy is whether a woman should be permitted by law to have an abortion and, if so, under what circumstances. An other is whether, and to what extent, laws should protect the unborn. People who wish to legally limit or forbid abortions describe themselves as “pro-life”. Those who believe that a woman should have the right to have an abortion refer to themselves as ”pro-choice”.
Abortion methods:
A physician may perform an abortion in several ways. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the most common method is suction curettage or vacuum aspiration. This method involves removing the fetus by suction with a vacuum aspirator, followed by probing or scraping the uterus with surgical instruments called curettes. During the second trimester of pregnancy, many physicians use a method called dilation and evacuation, or simply D and E. In this method, the fetus is dismembered in the uterus and then removed. Another method involves injecting a salt solution kills the fetus and causes it to pass from the woman’s body. A second-trimester abortion also may be performed by injecting prostaglandin drugs into the amniotic fluid. The drugs cause muscle contractions that expel the fetus.
Arguments against abortion are based on the belief that an abortion is the unjustified killing of an unborn child. Most people who oppose abortion believe that human life begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. Another argument against abortion is that laws allowing it on demand will increase irresponsible pregnancies and lead to disrespect for human life. The Roman Catholic Church is probably is probably the chief opponent of abortion. Conservative branches of other religious also oppose abortion.
Arguments for abortion
Many people approve of abortion under certain circumstances. Some approve of abortion if a woman’s life or health is endangered by her pregnancy. Others recommend abortion when there is a danger that the child will be born with a serious mental or physical defect. They also approve of abortion when pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest.
Many people who think that a woman should have the right to choose to have an abortion distinguish between human life and personhood. They argue that personhood implies both the capacity for self-conscious thought and acceptance as a member of a social community. These people believe fetuses are not persons and are thus entitled to rights normally given to persons. Such pro-choice supporters agree with view that birth represents the beginning of personhood.
Another pr-choice argument is that legalizing abortions has eliminated many illegal abortions performed by unskilled practitioners under unsanitary conditions. These abortions often caused deaths and permanent reproductive injuries . Abortion on demand also prevents many unwanted births and many thus be a factor in lowering infant and child abuse ,neglect and death rates.
For years, abortion has been an extremely controversial subject. One important aspect of the controversy is whether a woman should be permitted by law to have an abortion and, if so, under what circumstances. An other is whether, and to what extent, laws should protect the unborn. People who wish to legally limit or forbid abortions describe themselves as “pro-life”. Those who believe that a woman should have the right to have an abortion refer to themselves as ”pro-choice”.
Abortion methods:
A physician may perform an abortion in several ways. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the most common method is suction curettage or vacuum aspiration. This method involves removing the fetus by suction with a vacuum aspirator, followed by probing or scraping the uterus with surgical instruments called curettes. During the second trimester of pregnancy, many physicians use a method called dilation and evacuation, or simply D and E. In this method, the fetus is dismembered in the uterus and then removed. Another method involves injecting a salt solution kills the fetus and causes it to pass from the woman’s body. A second-trimester abortion also may be performed by injecting prostaglandin drugs into the amniotic fluid. The drugs cause muscle contractions that expel the fetus.
Arguments against abortion are based on the belief that an abortion is the unjustified killing of an unborn child. Most people who oppose abortion believe that human life begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. Another argument against abortion is that laws allowing it on demand will increase irresponsible pregnancies and lead to disrespect for human life. The Roman Catholic Church is probably is probably the chief opponent of abortion. Conservative branches of other religious also oppose abortion.
Arguments for abortion
Many people approve of abortion under certain circumstances. Some approve of abortion if a woman’s life or health is endangered by her pregnancy. Others recommend abortion when there is a danger that the child will be born with a serious mental or physical defect. They also approve of abortion when pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest.
Many people who think that a woman should have the right to choose to have an abortion distinguish between human life and personhood. They argue that personhood implies both the capacity for self-conscious thought and acceptance as a member of a social community. These people believe fetuses are not persons and are thus entitled to rights normally given to persons. Such pro-choice supporters agree with view that birth represents the beginning of personhood.
Another pr-choice argument is that legalizing abortions has eliminated many illegal abortions performed by unskilled practitioners under unsanitary conditions. These abortions often caused deaths and permanent reproductive injuries . Abortion on demand also prevents many unwanted births and many thus be a factor in lowering infant and child abuse ,neglect and death rates.
