Many people around the world view abortion as a normal life event for many women. However, people are unaware of the psychological effect this leaves on the women. More is lost than just a baby. Mind, body, and loved ones can also be involved in effects from an abortion. The father and society as a whole are two other large things to consider into the situation of abortion. More than likely abortion has occurred or been related to every person in some way considering that “One baby is aborted every 26 seconds in the United States.” (Minnesota Citizens) Christopher Jacoby tells us in his article, “Side Effects of Abortion,” that “The thought of abortion for some …show more content…
These emotions and effects can come from any method of abortion. Jacoby tells us, one method is surgical abortion which is performed by means of surgery using tools and anesthesia to physically remove the baby. Some smaller effects include vomiting and nausea. Some other possible effects include bleeding which is usually common. In some cases the uterus gets punctured or cervix is torn; this might lead to intense bleeding following a blood transfusion to control it. The use of anesthesia is important but can also cause a heart attack, shaking, and even causes death. During surgery, the tools used might cause infection such as sepsis which has taken the lives of many women. No able to give birth in the future can also occur. …show more content…
Harms tells us in his article, “Getting Pregnant” about how “Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy, preterm birth, or low birth weight in future babies are other possibilities. Placenta previa is when the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix, which can cause severe bleeding before or during delivery.” (Harms)
Author Jacoby also states that, A medical abortion is another form of abortion by taking a pill. This method seems very easy but has basically the same amount of effects as surgical abortion. Long-term side effects are sometimes also including abnormal side effects in the future and it has also been researched that women who have had an abortion have higher chances of getting breast cancer in the future. People see abortion as a way to get rid of their problems but this theory has been proven wrong. (Jacoby)
Abortion not only affects a woman physically but also affects her emotionally and mentally. The result of killing somebody who has not even been seen is very depressing and can result in life being completely