Wendy Lejeune
Post University
Introduction
Abortion is a frail subject in society today. There are many people that do not believe in abortion and stand against it, and I am one of those people. Abortion is an unethical practice of terminating an unborn fetus and should be outlawed. There are several reasons as to why abortion should be outlawed, not only is it unethical and unmoral, but it is illegal to end human life. Another reason is that abortion is unsafe for several reasons. Adoption should be an option opposed to abortion.
“Abortion is the deliberate removal of a fetus from the womb of a human female, at the request of or through the agency of the mother, so as to result in the death of the fetus (Warren, …show more content…
That is 19 million women around the world who risk degradation, disease and death. 10,000 of those 19 million women suffer fatality due to unsafe practices of abortion. When talking about unsafe abortion it’s not always referring to illegal practices. Many variables could result into an unsafe abortion. For example, in the article “Unsafe Abortion: the silent scourge” we educated that though the practice is legal, the abortion process may be unsafe due to the lack of skill in clinicians, facilities that fall to meet medical standards, or both (D.Grimes,1999). Unsafe abortions are one ported and are classified of the 5 leading causes of maternal birth, The lack of dedication from the medical team can also lead to an unsafe abortion. If the staff is unsure of required treatment or aren’t emotional supportive it can put the women’s health at risk. Unsafe abortions often aren’t reported and are classified and concealed as miscarriages (D.Grimes,1999). “Approximately 10 % of women undergoing induced abortion suffer from immediate complication”(EL 1999). Though, majority cases can take up to years before the complications develop. Some of the maternal deaths that occur with the wear of abortion are caused by hemorrhage, infection, and undiagnosed ectopic pregnancies. Statistics show that the risk of death increases with each abortion. Lifelong consequences include; infertility, chronic pain, and genital …show more content…
Before settling on a decision you must research and know the facts about both. Adoption is a better and moral option when you’re unable to keep or raise the fetus developing inside of you. “Adoption involves the process of placing a baby with someone to raise it as their own” (M.Brennagen, 2013). In America alone, about 6 million people are adopted. Adoption is a positive option when women face unexpected pregnancies. Morally, adoption is the better decision rather than abortion (M. Brennagen,