Category Archives: General Pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy
Are you a teenager? Think you may be pregnant? Or already know that you are? The chances are that your emotions are very mixed right now. One part of you may feel excited and proud that you’re going to have … Continue reading
What are my options if I decide not to have an abortion?
A woman who has decided against abortion needs all the support she can get. If this is not available from family or friends, there are many organizations that you can turn to for help. Most countries have centers where you … Continue reading
What is PAS?
PAS stands for Post Abortion Syndrome. This is a mental condition that, although not recognized by the American Psychological Association, has been fairly well documented in some studies. Some dismiss this as a myth, since many questionnaires reveal the initial … Continue reading
Abortion – What are the risks and side effects?
Again, this is a topic on which scientists disagree. The Pro-life and Pro-choice (and of course the Pro-profit) groups have each chosen scientific studies that support their own point of view, and it is difficult to separate fact from unproven … Continue reading
How is an abortion carried out?
There are several methods used. The choice of method largely depends on the stage of pregnancy. Medical abortions: This involves the use of a drug, usually mifepristone or methotrexate, which is often taken at home. It is up to 97% … Continue reading
When is the fetus capable of feeling pain?
Experts disagree widely on this issue. After reading up on this subject, I am forced to the conclusion that scientists don’t really know for sure, and that more research is needed. Pain is recorded by pain receptors and transmitted to … Continue reading
When does the fetus become human?
Since this is an ethical consideration, no one really has the answer. Here are some of the widely held views: From the moment of conception, since it is a living cell containing fully human DNA From the moment of implantation … Continue reading
Abortion – Religious Considerations
If you are religious, the teachings of your religion should be taken into account when making your decision. If you don’t do this, you may find that it affects you later, since you will find it hard to reconcile your … Continue reading
What is an Unsafe Abortion, and what are the implications?
An unsafe abortion is one carried out by an unqualified practitioner and/or carried out without proper medical facilities. Such abortions are highly dangerous to the mother, carrying a very high risk of permanent damage, future infertility and even death. Traditional … Continue reading
What is a Therapeutic Abortion?
A therapeutic abortion is an abortion carried out because of risks to the mother’s health, or because of severe congenital defects in the fetus, such as Down’s Syndrome. An abortion that is done purely by the mother’s choice is known … Continue reading