Too posh to push - Are high profile stars encouraging a worrying trend towards women having elective caesareans?
TOO POSH TO PUSH: ARE HIGH PROFILE STARS ENCOURAGING A WORRYING TREND TOWARDS WOMEN HAVING ELECTIVE CAESAREANS? THE PROJECT WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS RATIONALE THE HISTORY OF THE CAESAREAN THE ROLE OF THE MIDWIFE AND OBSTETRICIAN THE DANGERS OF CAESAREAN SECTION PERSONAL EXPERIENCE DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION RATIONALE The aim of my project is to discuss the reasons, why a large number of women and certain high profile celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Zoë Ball and Patsy Kensit, are opting to have elective caesareans rather than natural births, when they are putting their lives and the lives of their babies, at unnecessary risk. Although they are maybe a few benefits to the mother, there are no known benefits to the unborn child. The overall aim is to assess why women are choosing medical procedures in childbirth when it should be one of the most natural processes in life when there should be little or no medical intervention. I will also try to discover if they are warranted in doing so, or is it just an egotistical act on behalf of the mother. I will look at the history of the caesarean, how it all started and how it got its name. I have chosen this subject because it is something I can identify with and feel strongly enough about it that I want to find out why women are putting their own lives and their unborn babies lives on the
Is the law on abortion in this country in a satisfactory state at present?
Is the law on abortion in this country in a satisfactory state at present? An abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before the foetus is developed enough to survive outside of the womb (viability). Abortion can be accidental (miscarriage) or deliberate (termination). The legal definition of 'Abortion' is the intentional destruction of the foetus in the womb, or any untimely delivery brought about with intent to cause the death of the foetus (William, textbook, 252) Medical definition is the removal or expulsion of the products of conception before, but after, the foetus is 'viable' (Butterworths Medical dictionary 2nd edn 1978) However, most people are referring to the medical termination of pregnancy when they talk about abortion. It is apparent that abortion is a medical procedure, but I intend to, in general look at the legal and ethical aspects of abortion. Abortion used to be a crime and in Ireland and some other countries it still is. Before the abortion act, totally unqualified people carried out a large number of 'back-street' abortions out each year. Performed in horrific conditions, these illegal abortions sometimes resulted in death. Thousands of women were permanently harmed with life-long infertility a frequent result. If this criteria is fulfilled the termination is lawful provided it is an authorised place however far the pregnancy has progressed. What
Is The Sanctity of Life to be regarded as a Moral Absolute? Discuss in Relation to Abortion.
Is The Sanctity of Life to be regarded as a Moral Absolute? Discuss in Relation to Abortion. Before I start to discuss whether decisions about abortion can be a morally absolute I shall start by defining what the 'sanctity of life' and what a 'moral absolute' is. The 'sanctity of life' is seen to be sacred because God gave it to us as a gift, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness;"1. Therefore Christians believe that we all reflect the image of God and as such our physical forms are part of God. So God is a part of us and we do not have the right to interfere with his gift of life, nor to make life or death decisions concerning others. Members of the Medical profession make life and death decisions as part of their job, so many Christians might be concerned when these decisions are about abortion. "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are."2. Paul said that your body is a temple because for the Jews the temple was the most sacred place so to say that their bodies are like God's temple is emphasising that their bodies are sacred because god both gave them to you and his spirit is within you. Now before I go any further I need to explain what a 'Moral Absolute' is. Moral absolutism is the theory that there are
Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibilities for those at the beginning and end of their lives?
A01 Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibilities for those at the beginning and end of their lives? There are many people living today who do not value the gift of life from God. Many people who are disabled or ill may feel like this as they see other people enjoying themselves and doing things/activities they may not be capable of doing. Many people believe their life is cursed or God is ignoring them when things in their life don't go like they want them to. This is shown in the film "Bruce almighty", where an average working class man feels god is ignoring him or dislikes him. He blames his unsuccessful career on God. However, many people and even in the many minds of people who don't appreciate life, also believe in the importance of preserving life. Some Christians believe life is precious or sacred. This is called the sanctity of life. The word sanctity means purity or holiness. When it is used to describe life, it expresses the idea of a preciousness worth of the highest respect. In the book of genesis, God expresses his view of his gift of life to us. It is written that 'everyone is made in god's image' . This is God reminding us that he was the creator of all life and that us human beings were made in his image. Christians believe that life is a precious gift from god and that each person is in god's family. They believe he watches
Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before birth, resulting in, or accompanied by the death of the foetus.
Abortion Coursework Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before birth, resulting in, or accompanied by the death of the foetus. Some abortions occur naturally because a foetus does not develop normally or because the mother has an injury or disorder that prevents her from carrying the pregnancy to term. This type of spontaneous abortion is commonly known as a miscarriage. Other abortions are induced that is, intentionally brought on because a pregnancy is unwanted or presents a risk to a woman's health. An abortion can be carried out through the following methods. Methods of abortion The following methods are usually performed under general anesthetic. Suction method This method has to be performed before twelve weeks. In this type of abortion a vacuum machine dismembers the foetus; this is the most common early surgical technique. The cervix (neck of the womb) must be stretched open to allow the surgeons to insert a plastic tube into the womb. The surgeon then uses the suction tube to evacuate the placenta from the womb. A small metal instrument is sometimes used to remove any remaining fragments of tissue. It is used to scrape the uterus lining. The patient is in hospital for 1 day. Vacuum aspiration accounts for around 90% of abortionists in England and Wales up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Dilation and cutterage This can be done at later stages but is usually only
What is meant by "Abortion" and "Voluntary Euthanasia"?
GSCE RELIGIOUS STUDIES PAPER 2A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND WORLD ISSUES CENTER NUMBER - 10124 CANDITATE NUMBER - 5105 GEORGIA MCDONALD Contents * A (i) What is meant by "Abortion" and "Voluntary Euthanasia"? Pg. 1-3 * (ii) Outline the biblical teachings relevant to a discussion of these two issues. Pg. 4-5 * B. Explain why some Christians may agree with abortion in certain circumstances but not with genetic engineering. Pg. 6-9 A (i) What is meant by "abortion" and "voluntary Euthanasia"? Abortion: Abortion is the artificial ending of the life of a foetus in the womb. It is usually carried out for one of the following reasons; - To preserve the life or health of the mother - To prevent a pregnancy brought about by rape - To prevent a child being born mentally or physically disabled - To prevent a birth because, for example, the mother is very young. The Chambers English Dictionary states that abortion is: The premature expulsion of an embryo or foetus, or the procuring of this, esp. in the first three months of pregnancy: arrest of development: the product of such arrest. The word abort comes from the latin word abortare, which is the past participle of aborire which means to miscarry, ab means wrong or badly and arire to appear to be born. Abortion is the expulsion of the products of conception before the embryo or foetus is
Abortion Debate - Pro-Life Stance
Abortion Debate - Pro-Life Stance In Roman times, abortion and the destruction of unwanted children was permissible, but as out civilization has aged, it seems that such acts were no longer acceptable by rational human beings, so that in 1948, Canada along with most other nations in the world signed a declaration of the United Nations promising every human being the right to life. The World Medical Association meeting in Geneva at the same time, stated that the utmost respect for human life was to be from the moment of conception. This declaration was re-affirmed when the World Medical Association met in Oslo in 1970. Should we go backwards in our concern for the life of an individual human being? The unborn human is still a human life and not all the wishful thinking of those advocating repeal of abortion laws, can alter this. Those of us who would seek to protect the human who is still to small to cry aloud for it's own protection, have been accused of having a 19th Century approach to life in the last third of the 20th Century. But who in reality is using arguments of a bygone Century? It is an incontrovertible fact of biological science - Make no Mistake - that from the moment of conception, a new human life has been created. Only those who allow their emotional passion to override their knowledge, can deny it: only those who are irrational or ignorant of science,
With reference to abortion, examine and comment on the view that the sanctity of life should be regarded as a moral absolute
With reference to abortion, examine and comment on the view that the sanctity of life should be regarded as a moral absolute. The argument of the sanctity of life lies at the heart of all ethical debates on embryo experiments, abortion and euthanasia. In 1967, a nationwide debate was instigated in Britain, regarding whether abortion was a violation of the sanctity of life. Pro-life groups were angered by the legalisation of abortion, many believing that abortion was to destroy a sacred gift from God. Pro-choice groups, on the other hand, welcomed the reform, as they believed women should have the freedom to decide what is best for themselves. The debate continues today, and these groups have not subsided with their vigorous, vivid, and, at times, violent campaigns. To attribute sanctity to a life - as opposed to value, is to 'connect it with a deity' 1. It is of ultimate importance, as the value of life exceeds all other values. Life is a sacred gift from God, according to the Christian Church, so is therefore holy, and is set apart from everything else. It is argued that the human race is obliged to preserve or protect anything that is alive. This is where the question of sanctity of life as a moral absolute is raised. Someone who is an atheist can not believe in the sanctity of life as they do not believe in God. Therefore, those who argue sanctity of life is a moral
Abortion and Euthanasia
RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSEWORK - ABORTION AND EUTHANASIA A - Explain the beliefs that Christians have about their responsibility for people at the beginning or end of their lives. Christians believe that all life is sacred, meaning that it is a gift from God - it is holy, precious and should not be taken for granted. Christians believe that God made Man in His own image, so therefore our life represents God's life, which is another way in which it is sacred. As life is sacred, then Christians believe that it should be preserved, which gives Christians responsibility to care for those unable to look after their own lives, such as those at the beginning or the end of their lives. There are several Bible passages which show that life is sacred to God, so should be sacred to us. St. Paul writes it perfectly in his first letter to the Corinthians, in which he asks, "Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him, for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple." (1 Corinthians 316-17). He later repeats himself in the same letter, saying, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body." (619-20). As St. Paul states, our bodies are a
Abortion is a highly controversial topics, everyone has an opinion on it, whether you are pro life, pro-choice, or even Judis
Examine and comment on a philosophical approach to the moral and religious issues raised by the practice of abortion. Abortion is a highly controversial topic, everyone has an opinion on it, whether you are pro life, pro-choice, or even Judis Jarvis Thompson. Abortion is very controversial because opinions have changed some women value their career more than having a child, or they feel sex is more about enjoyment rather than passing on the family genes, but there are still people that feel that a foetus is a potential life and killing it is just the same as murder. Therefore having an abortion is the same as murder. If we look at the moral perspectives on abortion you have two very different ends of the scale. One being pro life where the baby's life is valued and pro choice, where the women's decision is valued for whatever reason she chooses to have an abortion. If we look at pro life views we know that they are opposed to the deliberate ending of any innocent's life from the first moment of its existence, conception. It is scientifically established that from the moment of conception, when a single-cell embryo is created, a new human being and or organism exists, a potential life has been created. To terminate the life of this individual is fundamentally unjust and discriminatory. To deprive an entity of his/her life, on the basis of qualities such as size or level