Abortion

The reasons for abortion are: Rape in incest .3% Risk to woman's life or major bodily function .2% Other physical health concerns 2.5% Abnormality in the unborn baby 1.3% Elective and unspecified reasons 95.7% The last reason is composed of not affordable or mother not ready to take on the responsibility. Since 90% of abortions happen before the 12th week it is incumbent on women to determine the emotional and financial situation before the 12th week. Abortions after 12 weeks become increasingly complicated and should be avoided when possible. For many the fetus is large enough that suction no longer works and the fetus must be clawed out in pieces. These require a two day procedure. The first day the uterus is prepared and the patient needs someone to drive them home. The later things are the more gruesome are the procedures involving crushing, dismemberment and removal of a fetal body from the uterus. As these parts are removed they are reassembled to make sure nothing is left behind. These kinds of procedures can be avoided if the woman would decide before 12 weeks. When women are made aware of the procedures used the more likely the decision will be made early. Polls show that 70% oppose abortion after 15 weeks.