Today we would like to discuss one of the most difficult medical problems. There are still discussions about what abortion is. The pros and cons can be considered indefinitely - all the same, opinions will be different. And how can one come to a single conclusion when such a complex moral and ethical issue is decided? Indeed, under such a neutral word lies the murder of a person who is not yet born. And to make a decision, leave to live or kill, his mother has to.
Then the doctor joins the question, who must not only give his permission, but also literally act as the executor of the sentence. Deny or allow abortion? The pros and cons of this procedure are constantly discussed, and in each community the arguments will be different. Today we want to try to draw a line in these scattered statements.
Foundation stone
No matter how far medicine strides, intervention in the natural processes of life and death is always unpleasantly affecting the strings in the soul. And despite the change in methods, the artificial termination of pregnancy is still called the majority of the world's population murder. This is not taking into account the canons of the church, according to which such an action is an interference in the affairs of God, and, therefore, it is completely unacceptable.
Abortion Options
How can an abortion be performed? We will consider the pros and cons in our article, but I would like to dwell a little on this issue. Does its essence change from the method chosen by doctors? Apparently not. After all, the result remains the same. A man who could live his life never came into the world. So, options for abortion :
- Medical abortion. It is performed in the early stages by taking special medications that provoke a miscarriage. In general, speaking about abortion, for and against it, it should be noted that this particular method causes the least social excitement. A woman takes a drug for a period of 2-3 weeks, and as soon as a pregnancy begins to form, it terminates. This is morally easier for the future mother. If you build an analogy, it turns out that taking hormonal contraceptives that interfere with the fertilization of the egg is also akin to such an abortion. Although usually no one has anything against them.
- Vacuum abortion. It is usually performed for a period of 5 to 8 weeks. In this case, the embryo is sucked out of the uterus using a special device. And again the question arises: is such an abortion better or worse? The pros and cons can again be put forward ad infinitum. And if a woman knows for sure that she cannot raise a baby? Then which of these methods is better? And again, an unanswered question.
- Surgical abortion. It takes up to 22 weeks. If you saw creepy pictures that doctors take out a dismembered baby from a woman’s body, then you will surely say that a petition against abortion should be signed by every person on earth.
Then it means that all other forms of abortion can be practiced? But what about the cases when a woman who gives birth to a child throws him out into the street? Or, after all, in this case, killing in the womb will be more humane than an abandoned infant? And again, many different views, each of which has a right to exist.
Is there a difference?
Here we can say the following: the petition against abortion does not share the responsibility of the woman and the doctor, depending on how this operation was performed. However, it is morally easier for both the expectant mother and the physician to decide on such an act in the early stages. This is usually justified by the fact that the fetus is not a child, but a certain clot of cells from which the baby could later develop.
But think about simple numbers. 3-5 days after conception, the respiratory, nervous and circulatory systems begin to form in the embryo. And after 18 days, a tiny heart will make its first strokes. At 42 days old, he already has all the senses. Doctors who shot with tiny cameras how an abortion occurs know that the embryo carefully avoids the doctor’s scalpel. If the operation is performed at later stages, then, as if in horror, the baby covers his face with his hands. Are you ready for such a step? Life will change, give you other options, and your growing child may become a real hope and support for the family.
But in fact, there is a difference between the listed operations. A tiny embryo is cut off early from the umbilical cord, and it dies, devoid of nutrients. A large fruit, which is already fully formed, can clap its hands and listen to mother's voice, suck a finger, sleep and play with its hands, torn to pieces. Part by part, it is removed from the mother’s body. Such late-term procedures should be prohibited. Only the doctor himself, for medical reasons, can prescribe them.
By social indications
Voting against abortion is held around the world with enviable regularity. However, most people oppose the procedure. But always, summing up, they note: as an exceptional measure, the possibility of abortion should be left. What does it mean? That in some cases, life circumstances develop in such a way that a woman may not have another solution.
Take a look at the annals of history - there have already been periods of prohibitions on abortion. As a result, increased mortality of women due to criminal terminations of pregnancy and attempts to "get rid of the problem" with the help of folk remedies, often toxic or potent. So, our society has long been opposed to abortion. But still there is a small loophole called social evidence. What is included in them? This list includes the following social indications:
- The death of a husband during the pregnancy of his wife.
- Imprisonment of a woman or her spouse.
- Deprivation of motherhood to previous children.
- Large families and low living standards. For example, the income per family member is less than the subsistence level.
- Divorce during pregnancy.
- Rape.
- Lack of a steady income for a woman and her husband.
- Lack of own housing.
Of course, the doctor will not require your certificate and official confirmation of any of these items. Therefore, even a completely wealthy woman can refer to a difficult financial situation. But it is also impossible not to take these points into account, because situations in life can be very different.
Public and private clinics
Another point to note. To date, the anti-abortion movement has made one important decision. All government clinics perform this procedure only if indicated and exclusively up to 12 weeks. Then anything can happen - the operation will be denied. The only exception is the salvation of a woman by urgent delivery. There is already a matter of life and death of the baby is considered in the second place. In the case of a serious illness of the pregnant woman or fetal pathology, which is clearly manifested during the examination, abortion is possible at any time. Saying that the world is against abortion, many forget that sometimes this operation can save a woman's life or deprive her of the need to look after a disabled person for the rest of her days.
But there is a flip side to the coin. If the period is more than 12 weeks or the girl is underage, not a single obstetrician-gynecologist in a state clinic will undertake an abortion based solely on her desire. There must be a good reason. Therefore, women go to private clinics. Here you can do everything by paying a certain amount for it. Therefore, the law against abortion so far restricts the activity of state-owned organizations, equating such an operation with a criminal one. Let's recall once again that it says: “Every woman has the right to independently decide on the issue of motherhood. At the request of a woman, termination of pregnancy can be performed for up to 12 weeks, for social reasons - up to 22, and for medical reasons - regardless of the term. ”
The decision is made together
If you are faced with a choice, then divide the responsibility in half. Talk to your spouse. If the husband is against abortion, then let him take responsibility for the maintenance of you and the future crumbs. This is much better than mourning a broken life for years. And only if you both came to the conclusion that you cannot afford to replenish the family, look for a doctor.
Social movements
There are a lot of them. Bright slogans can be periodically seen in the press. “Russia against abortion,” they say. What about social guarantees? If a woman is sure that with the birth of the baby, they will leave her workplace, provide maternity benefits, give a place in the garden, help with housing, then most likely she will not go for an abortion. Indeed, in most cases, this is a step from despair. Therefore, before collecting signatures against abortion, it is worth asking women: why they do not want to leave their baby? Or maybe they want, but they can't?
Arguments for abortion
The most important argument of those who assert their right to family planning is that the fetus takes on a human form only in the third month. Therefore, making an abortion, a woman eliminates herself only from the cell, which began to divide and form. Of course, there is a lot of controversy surrounding this fact. Religious communities will never agree with this point of view, saying that this is a new life that cannot be destroyed. In addition, there are other arguments that defend the girl’s right to abortion:
- The ability to choose every woman. Anyway, she will have to bear, give birth and breastfeed. And if the memories of the father of the child are too painful (bullying, beatings, rape), and the baby will be a constant reminder? Can a mother accept and love him? But life without maternal love is also a slow murder, although not so obvious.
- The problem of orphanages. Today in Russia there are about 700,000 orphans. What life awaits them? According to statistics, about 90% of these children are at risk. They become prostitutes, drug addicts, criminals. In this regard, early abortion looks good.
There is one more side to this issue, which we have already touched upon a little. The petition against the prohibition of abortion directly says: if a woman decides to get rid of her child, she will find a way to do it. Better to have the procedure performed by an experienced doctor in sterile surgery than a curved grandmother in a dirty basement. At least, the risk of complications in this case is much less.
And what are the arguments against abortion?
Doctors do not get tired of repeating - this is an extreme measure. Therefore, you can’t use it so thoughtlessly. Nowadays, the number of abortions is simply enormous: for every 1000 newborns, there are 500 abortions. Russian statistics are even more merciless. Already 60% of all pregnancies end on the table of the surgeon. Despite all the achievements of medicine, about 70,000 women die every year due to complications after an abortion. One in five will never be able to have children. Agree, these are very scary figures, but these are only official data. It is strange that this is happening in our country, given the abundance and availability of contraception.
The second moment does not cling to the soul, but also has the right to life. Today, about 15% of all funds allocated from the budget to medicine go to abortion. Why not spend it on creation? Moreover, there are so many people in the world who really need help.
And finally, the moral and moral aspect. Life is priceless. And we do not have the right to give it with one hand, and take it with the other. Of course, one should not forget about the woman herself. If a pregnancy ruins her life and makes the future baby unbearable, then it may really be better to have an abortion. Why are there two unhappy creatures in the world? But let's take a more responsible approach to family planning. It is not that difficult. You only need to regularly visit the regional gynecologist, who will select the optimal contraception.
Instead of a conclusion
The issue considered in the article is very complex, multifaceted and practically unsolvable in the context of society as a whole. It must be considered for each specific family and woman in particular. However, if you can avoid abortion, then try to use it. Parenting is not yet in your plans? Then before a stormy night, do not forget to stock up on contraceptives. Such a simple solution can save you from a difficult choice, and the body from such an intervention.
Propaganda of sexual relations is also very important among the younger generation. Simple interest can lead to a number of problems, in the list of which are sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and, as a result, suicide. In any case, to prevent a problem is always easier than courageously overcome it.
Today we looked at the main arguments that speak for and against abortion. Then the choice is yours. It is impossible to make a decision for each of you, to foresee all the circumstances that have developed today. One thing is undeniably understandable - a new life is priceless, it is worth fighting for it. Perhaps in the person of this child, right now, God has sent you a guardian angel.