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ABORTION: A MORAL ISSUE
Becca Mungar
WHAT IS ABORTION?
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In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of
the products of conception (the fetus, fetal
membranes, and placenta) from the uterus. It is
the loss of a pregnancy and does not refer to why
that pregnancy was lost
Abortion is the medical term for ending a
pregnancy by various means before the natural
term.
Induced expulsion of a human fetus
TYPES OF ABORTIONS AND THEIR
PROCEDURES:
SURGICAL ABORTIONS (ALSO CALLED,
MANUAL VACUUM ASPIRATION):
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This is the most common abortion, and is
performed by a doctor in a clinic or hospital.
Takes approx. 5-10 minutes. In clinics, local
anaesthetic is used(only cervix is frozen), and in
hospitals, general anaesthetic is used (woman is
put to sleep for procedure).
SURGICAL ABORTION PROCEDURE:
1.
An ultrasound is conducted to confirm the number of
weeks of pregnancy in order to determine how much the
cervix needs to be dilated
2.
Before dilation is initiated, the cervix is examined using
a speculum, cervix is then numbed by injection of
anaesthetic
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The physician then gradually dilates cervix
4.
A small hollow tube attached to an aspirator machine
(similar to what dentists use to clear the mouth of saliva)
is inserted in the uterus and used to remove contents
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A loop-shaped instrument (called a curette) is then used
to ensure that no tissue remains in the uterus
ABORTION PILL (ALSO CALLED, RU486 OR
MEDICATION ABORTION):
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A form of early abortion caused by two
medicines: mifepristone and misoprostol
This type of abortion is an option for
women who are 8 weeks pregnant or less
PROCEDURE OF THE ABORTION PILL:
1.
The woman will receive the mifepristone pill to
take orally at the clinic she goes to
2.
Then, 24-72 hours later the woman will take the
second pill, misoprostol, at home
3.
Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone
needed to maintain the pregnancy. Misoprostol
causes contractions resulting in a miscarriage.
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The two pills combined are 95-97% effective within
two weeks.
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Side-effects may include heavy bleeding, headache,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and heavy cramping.
ACCIDENTAL ABORTION (MISCARRIAGE OR
STILLBIRTH):
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normally
viewed as a type of
abortion.
SOCIETAL VIEWS:
PRO-LIFE OR PROCHOICE
PRO-CHOICE:
The political and ethical view that a woman
should have the choice to continue or
terminate a pregnancy.
 Normally people who are for this position
advocate women’s rights.
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PRO-LIFE:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF9Km5ni
8-Q  Video about a woman who had an
abortion.
A political and ethical opposition to elective
abortion; support for its legal prohibition
or restriction.
“A right to life!”
This position is
commonly supported
among most Christians
and Muslims.
WHAT THE HOLY BIBLE HAS TO SAY:
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Although there are technically no teachings on
abortion in the bible, there is much said about
children in the womb, and women with child.
Abortion is terminating the life of an innocent
child, therefore one would be breaking the fifth
commandment:
Thou Shall Not Kill
- Exodus 20:13
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"If men strive, and hurt a women with child, so
that her fruit depart from her, and yet no
mischief follow: he shall be surely punished,
according as the woman's husband will lay
upon him; and he shall pay as the judges
determine. And if any mischief follow, then
thou shalt give life for life"
- Exodus 21:22-23
The Bible strongly protects the pregnant mother and
her child, so that every pregnant mother has a strong
hedge of legal protection around her.
If man through his own reckless actions,
unintentionally hurts a pregnant mother and causes
her to abort a child, he must suffer the death penalty.
How much more so for any person who intentionally
induces an abortion?
The Bible strongly protects human life from the
moment of conception. With the phrase "if any
mischief follow," the child has equal protection under
the law from the moment of conception "life for life."
“Open your mouth for the mute, for the
rights of all who are destitute. Open your
mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights
of the poor and needy”
-Proverbs 31:8-9
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Due to the fact that the unborn child has no
voice, God calls us to speak up for him or her, just
as we would for someone who is bullied, someone
who is a minority, someone who is abused, etc.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, and before you were born I
consecrated you; I have appointed you a
prophet of the nations”
- Jeremiah 1:5
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The bible states that life begins in the womb,
therefore killing the child inside of a woman’s
womb is taking an innocent life, which is against
God’s will
WHAT THE
CATECHISM
HAS TO SAY
ABOUT
ABORTION:
A FEW POINTS:
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Human life must be respected and protected
absolutely from the moment of conception. From the
first moment of his existence, a human being must be
recognized as having the rights of a person - among
which is the inviolable right of every innocent being
to life
Since the first century the Church has affirmed the
moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching
has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct
abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an
end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law:
Since it must be treated from conception as a person,
the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared
for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other
human being
Mommy keep me safe,
Mommy keep me warm,
Handle me with all your love,
Mommy keep me from harm.
I’m only six weeks old today,
This birthday gift to me,
A pair of bright blue eyes,
That someday you will see.
I’ve barely got ears,
A little puppy nose,
and at the end of my feet,
Little things called toes.
Looking forward to my life,
toys, teddy bears, snails,
and long fairy tales.
Where are we going mommy,
in a bath, on a bus ride or,
perhaps far away.
Where are we being pushed at
all force.
How funny it feels passing through
doors, people dressed in green,
if they hurt you mommy just scream.
What’s happening mommy,
I’m starting to cry,
Mommy come quickly,
they’re making me die,
Killing me quickly,
Pulling me apart,
everything inside of me
even my heart,
Bye mommy, good-bye
But how I wanted to see
the grass, the trees,
hear a sweet song,
feel a sweet breeze.
Bye mommy
good-bye
I love You
I really do
I just wish you could love me too
-Unknown
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