Advantages (Pros) of Abortion

Making an informed decision about health issues is really important.
However,
making these decisions gets difficult when you come across an unexpected situation.
An unplanned or unwanted pregnancy can raise questions for a woman depending
upon her current situation. She has various choices to make such as adoption,
parenting, and abortion. The final decision depends solely on the mother as she’s
the one who’ll be giving birth to the baby. If she isn’t ready to bring the baby into this
world, she can consider getting an abortion. Abortion is the termination of pregnancy
that involves removal or expulsion of the embryo or fetus before it can survive
outside the uterus.
A never-ending debate has been going on over the years as to whether an abortion
should be considered a healthy and wise option or not. On January 22, 1973, the
Supreme Court of the US declared abortion as a fundamental right. Taking this into
account, it gives every woman the right to choose what’s best for her.
There are times when a woman needs someone to advise her while making this
decision. While some women feel comfortable talking to a healthcare provider, some
of them consider talking to a family member or friend instead. It doesn’t matter whom
you talk to. You shouldn’t feel forced to make a decision that is not completely
yours.
In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of abortion, the various types of
abortion procedures, and emergency contraceptives available
Advantages (Pros) of Abortion
Surveys suggest that 7% of the total abortions are done as a result of a woman being raped,
incest, or going through a medical condition. A sexual assault on a woman doesn’t give her
the time to cope through the traumatic incident and she learns later on that she’s pregnant.
As declared by the Supreme Court of the US, the decision made by the woman is her
fundamental right. Such situations should be taken into account before making any
unnecessary accusations
2. An unwanted pregnancy such as one that occurs during unprotective sex

or when a condom breaks during sex can be shocking for both the
partners. Even if a woman takes her chances of having unprotected sexual
intercourse, she has every right to terminate her pregnancy if she isn’t
ready for it. Good parenting is necessary for the nourishment of the child.
Failure to do so can have a negative impact on the development of the
child. Therefore, it is better to choose abortion rather than raising a child
that you don’t want to.
3. Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy and not a human being. As per

biology, the fetus is not an independent being. It is dependent upon the
mother’s body for its survival. Furthermore, the US Census calculates the
person’s age from the date of his birth and not during conception.
4. A legal and professionally performed abortion reduces the chances of
death caused by unsafe and illegal abortion. As per WHO, approximately
68,000 deaths take place every year due to unsafe and illegal abortions.
5. The health of the mother is very important. Pregnancy can pose a threat to
the mother’s health and cost her life as well. Studies suggest that the risk
of a mother dying while giving birth is around 8.8 in 100,000 whereas,
during an abortion, it is 0.6 in 100,000. There are several myths that need
to be busted as well. It should be made clear that abortion does not affect
future pregnancies in any way.
6. A woman who finds it difficult to make both ends meet chooses abortion as
she doesn’t have enough financial resources to raise a child. 42% of the
total abortions performed include those women who are below the federal
poverty level.
7. It can be really distressing for women with fetuses having abnormalities

that can cause death during or shortly after birth. Giving birth to a child with
cognitive or physical disabilities comes with extra care, attention, and
financial support. It can be difficult for the parents to go through the mental
trauma of seeing their child in such a situation. Furthermore, a lack of
financial resources can also make it difficult for the couple to raise such a
child. Abortion gives the right to not bring fetuses with such abnormalities
into the world.
1. hen abortion is being performed, the mother is sedated but the baby is not.
A second trimester or an early third-trimester abortion causes immense
pain to the fetus. A fetus can respond to pain after 8 weeks of conception.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson earned the nickname “Abortion King” after
performing 5,000 abortions himself. His views regarding abortion changed
after he saw ultrasound images of abortion. While Dr. Bernard had
performed thousands of abortions, he had never felt so emotional about
the procedure. After seeing ultrasound images of abortion, he saw the
fetus shrinking away from abortion tools. He added on saying that it was an
indication that the fetus could feel pain.
2. As per inferences of divine law and interpretations of religious text, abortion

is ethically and morally wrong and should be considered as murder. No
one has the right to kill an innocent human being even if that person is yet
to be born. The federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act states that an
unborn child is a member of the species Homosapiens and that anybody
killing or attempting to kill an unborn child should be punished.
3. Studies suggest that young women who undergo abortion are likely to
suffer from psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. A
study published in the Southern Medical Journal of more than 173,000
women found that women who underwent abortion were 154% more prone
to committing suicide than women who gave birth to a baby. The emotional
trauma that women have to go through is ineffable. Talking about men,
approximately 52% of them regret their decision regarding abortion. As a
result, around 26% of men experience depression.
4. Abortion is not a form of contraception. An increased number of abortions

(with a single woman having more than 2-3 abortions) have made it clear
that women are using it as a contraceptive procedure. After abortion was
legalized, a drastic decrease (of 6%) in births was seen whereas
contraceptives rose by 30%. These figures clearly indicate that women are
using abortion as a contraceptive method.
5. Eugenic termination, also known as Selective abortion based on the

genetic disabilities in the baby promotes discrimination. Terminating a
pregnancy after knowing about the disabilities of the child puts a clear
picture of disabled beings being lesser than human beings. A whopping
80% of women choose to end their pregnancy after getting to know that the
baby suffers from Down Syndrome. The National Down Syndrome Society
states that people with Down Syndrome are valued members of the
community and they can contribute to society in numerous ways.
6. An adult is a responsible human being and should be held liable for his
own actions. If a woman becomes pregnant even after using a
contraceptive, she should be aware of the risk of pregnancy. The innocent
child has nothing to do with a mistake committed by the adult. If the woman
isn’t ready to raise the child, she can certainly put him/her up for adoption.
7. There are abortion procedures that are so devastating that some doctors
even refuse to perform an abortion. Saline abortion (shall be discussed
later) is an example of one such abortion that involves poisoning the baby
by injecting a saline solution that leads to the death of a baby. The mother
then delivers a dead baby within 24 hours. Such abortion procedures are
life-threatening for the mother and have been outlawed by some countries.
8. A woman has the right to choose what happens to her body. She has full
control of her own body and it gives her independence to determine her
future irrespective of what’s happening inside her fetus.
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Making an informed decision about health issues is really important.

Advantages (Pros) of Abortion

2. An unwanted pregnancy such as one that occurs during unprotective sex

3. Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy and not a human being. As per

7. It can be really distressing for women with fetuses having abnormalities

2. As per inferences of divine law and interpretations of religious text, abortion

4. Abortion is not a form of contraception. An increased number of abortions

5. Eugenic termination, also known as Selective abortion based on the

Disadvantages (Cons) of Abortion

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