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What is Abortion?

The word ‘abortion’ comes from the Latin word ‘aboriri’ meaning ‘to fail to be born’. Abortion can be defined as the premature expulsion of a fetus from a womb (termination of pregnancy). In matters of ethics abortion usually refers to the intentional destruction of a fetus in the womb.

Why do women have abortions?

Find out that the foetus is disabled or deformed.

Mother is underage and would not be able to look after the baby.

The foetus is carrying a hereditary (genetic) illness.

Mother got pregnant by mistake and it is used as a form of contraception.

The mother will die if she continues her pregnancy.

The mother is underage (16) and faces physical harm if she goes full term (as not developed well enough).

The mother has been raped and become pregnant.