Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before birth, resulting in,
or accompanied by, the death of the fetus. Some abortions occur
naturally because a fetus does not develop normally. Or because the
mother has an injury or disorder that prevents her from carrying the
pregnancy to a full term. This type of abortion is commonly known as a
miscarriage. Other abortions are induced. Induced abortions are
intentionally brought on, either because a pregnancy is unwanted or
presents a risk to a woman's health. Induced abortion has become one of
the most ethical and philosophical issues of the late 20th century.
Modern medical techniques have made induced abortions simpler and
less dangerous. But in the United States, the debate over abortion has led
to legal battles in the courts, in the Congress of the United States, and
state legislatures. It has proven to be spilled over into confrontations,
which are sometimes violent, at clinics where abortions are performed.
Gestational age may determine which abortion metho...
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Pregnancy in the 26th week.There are many different methods in having an abortion. Induced
abortions are performed using one of several methods. The safest and
most useful and appropriate method is determined by the age of the
fetus, or the length of pregnancy, which is calculated from the beginning
of the pregnant woman's last menstrual period. Most pregnancies last an
average of 39 to 40 weeks, about 9 months. This period of time is broken
up into three parts known as trimesters. The first trimester is the first 13
weeks, the second trimester is from the 14 to 24 week and the third
trimester lasts from the 25th week to birth. Abortions in the first
trimester of pregnancy are easier and safer to perform, that is because the
fetus is smaller. Abortions in the second and third trimesters are more
complicated procedures, which present...
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This is a brilliant, informative and very well-written essay. A pleasure to read and extremely unbiased - exactly how it should be until the conclusion! You set out and explain both sides of the argument extremely well and I can honestly say I did not know which side you swung towards until your conclusion.
My only criticism is that you lost the structure a little in the last paragraph when you were trying to condense the arguments for both sides yet state your own belief. Just tie up a few loose ends there and it will be a perfect essay!
In Britain, abortion is legal and free of cost for every single woman who wants one, regardless of why she wants it, who she is, what her circumstances are and how old she is. The age of adulthood here is 16, but children under sixteen are still allowed confidential abortions free from their parents knowledge and everyone is given any contraception or information on contraception free of charge. After a woman has an abortion she is also entitled to councilling free of any charge as well.
I think it is important that young girls are promised confidentiality in issues like this, because if they do not want to tell their parents about it, then that is usually because they think their parents will not support them properly. Thus, they need to be given support and understanding elsewhere, and this is given in the form of our health service. They might be minor's but that does not mean they should not be allowed to think for themselves, or that someone else should be in charge of what happens to their bodies.
I believe firmly that abortion is morally wrong. However, I also believe firmly that since the baby is inside, attached and a part of a woman until she gives birth to it, it is also completely and utterly her responsibility, the same way as the rest of her body is. Thus, if a woman wants to end that pregnancy, then it is her right and only her right to decide that and to live with the subsequent consequences.
You state, as an argument against abortion:
"The woman who is having the abortion should be responsible to prevent a pregnancy from the beginning of the sexual relationship."
But let me just say one thing. I was using a reliable method of contraception and was unlucky enough to fall pregnant - there was only 0.01% chance, apparently, and I was that statistic. So it is not always about carelessness - sometimes it just happens. I had an abortion, and I believe it was wrong, although I cannot honestly say that I regret doing it, it was my right to make that decision because that child was mine, and was part of me and no one else, and I will be the one who lives with the consequences.
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