These comments were both left on the exact same website,
Evidence
The reason why people are getting so worried about the abortion limit being still in the twenties is because babies are surviving, And growing up in worlds were they were not wanted, how would you feel if you was one of these people ?, that’s why I speak to Sarah Smith an abortion survivor.
Pictured here are Sarah Smith and her mother Betty. In 1970, Betty tried to abort Sarah in Los Angeles. At the time, Betty did not know she was pregnant with twins. One baby was aborted, but miraculously, Sarah survived. Sarah has forgiven her mother and for five years they travelled the world speaking together about the pain and suffering caused by abortion. It was hard for Sarah to forgive her mother; every time she looked at her own mother she said she always felt not wanted, and that she was a mistake. She had to grow up in world were she felt like this because her mother had told her from the start not wanting any lies, in there “blessed” family.
There are many stories like this one and every story portrays the same theme, regret, they all feel they should have thought more about there baby than themselves.
Information from this website, to help people understand why abortion can make people feel like there unwanted. As you can see this not as rare as it seems there are others like her and her twin, or just abortion survivors in general.
Should we ban them completely?
Many people believe abortion is wrong when it’s done other the 20 week limit, but some people believe abortion is wrong altogether. The BAN Abortion- not a choice Petition to US Government was created by and written by Ashley Marie.
“Abortion needs to be stopped once and for all. Murdering unborn babies is very, very wrong, and people think it should be the woman's choice. It SHOULD NOT be the woman's choice. If you believe that abortion is no big deal, you are wrong. If you don't know how abortions are done, then find out. I am pro-life and I don't get why people are pro-choice. Choosing whether your baby lives or dies is just really wrong. We all need to come together and show everyone what abortion really is and how it's done. Listen to interviews of people who have had abortions! It's more painful than child-birth itself. I'd rather go thru having kids than actually aborting them!! There are so many babies aborted in the USA every day, and on one realizes that they're humans, not foetuses. Abortion can hurt the mother too.”
This is one view of not just banning the abortion limit, but banning abortion it self. Many people have commented on this saying, “DON'T MURDER INNOCENT CHILDREN”. Erika Myers, or, “It is wrong to agree with abortion; abortion is murder!” Josh Harding. They agree that abortion is murder and not a way of life; so far on this petition there are 282 signatures to date.
It is your decision
Making a decision about whether or not to have an abortion is not easy and, before deciding what to do, you should discuss your situation with healthcare professionals, family members and (if applicable) your partner. It is important to remember that the final decision about whether or not to have an abortion is yours, and you should not be pressured into making a decision that you might later regret.
If you are under 16 years of age, you can have an abortion without telling your parents, as long as two doctors believe that it is in your best interests, and that you fully understand what is involved. However, the doctors will encourage you to involve your parents, or another adult, in your decision making process. If you have an abortion, you have the right for it to remain confidential, regardless of you age.
How an abortion is performed
In the UK, under The Abortion Act 1967, abortions can only be carried out in a hospital, or in a specialised licensed clinic. In most cases, an abortion is carried out as a day procedure, and an overnight stay in hospital is not required.
Before the abortion
When you go for your first appointment, you should be given the opportunity to talk about your situation. You will be informed about the different methods of abortion, and which method is suitable for your stage of pregnancy. You should also be advised about any possible risks and complications that are related to the procedure.
The doctor, or nurse, will ask you questions about your medical history in order to make sure that the type of abortion you are offered is suitable for you. You will be given a blood test to check your blood group and to see whether you are anaemic. You should also be tested for sexually transmitted infections. You may be given antibiotics to stop an infection from occurring after the abortion.
There are also a number of things that you may require before having an abortion. These include:
An ultrasound, A vaginal examination, A cervical smear test Information and advice about which method of contraception you should use after the abortion.
Finally, before having the abortion, you will be given a consent form to sign.
Methods of abortion
There are a number of different methods of abortion. Which type is recommended for you will depend on how many weeks pregnant you are. This is usually calculated by counting the number of weeks from the first day of your last period.
The three main types of abortion are outlined below:
Early medical abortion (up to 9 weeks of pregnancy)
An early medical abortion involves taking two different medicines, 48 hours apart. The effect of the medication will be similar to an early natural miscarriage.
After your initial visit to see the doctor, you will have two more appointments on different days. On your first visit you will be given a tablet called mifepristone, which blocks the hormone that makes the lining of the womb suitable for the fertilised egg. After taking the first tablet, you will be able to go home, and can continue with your normal, everyday activities.
Two days later, on your second visit to the hospital, or clinic, you will be given the second medicine, prostaglandin. Within 4-6 hours of taking prostaglandin, the lining of the womb breaks down and is lost, along with the embryo, through bleeding from the vagina. This part of the process can be painful, but a painkiller can be taken to help ease.
The medicines that are used during an early medical abortion may make you feel sick, and you may vomit, or have diarrhoea.
Vacuum aspiration or suction termination (from seven to 15 weeks of pregnancy)
Vacuum aspiration, or suction termination is a procedure that involves using gentle suction to remove the foetus from the womb. The procedure usually takes between five and 10 minutes, and can be carried out under a local or general anaesthetic.
The entrance to the womb is dilated to allow access to the contents. To soften the cervix, and make it easier to open, a tablet may be placed in the vagina, a few hours before the abortion. A small, plastic suction tube, connected to a pump, is then inserted into the womb and used to remove the foetus and surrounding tissue.
After a vacuum aspiration abortion, you will usually be able to go home the same day. However, following the procedure, you may experience a little bleeding, for up to 14 days.
Late medical abortion (from 13 weeks of pregnancy)
As well as being used for early abortion, mifepristone and prostaglandin can also be used for abortion later in pregnancy. However, the abortion will take longer, and more than one dose of prostaglandin may be needed. This type of abortion is similar to having a late natural miscarriage. Following the procedure, you may be able to return home the same day, but sometimes an overnight stay in hospital is required.
Surgical dilation and evacuation (D&E) (from 15 weeks of pregnancy)
Surgical dilation and evacuation is a procedure that is carried out under general anaesthetic. The neck of the womb is gently stretched and dilated, and forceps and a suction tube are used to remove the foetus. The procedure usually takes between 10-20 minutes to perform and, if you are healthy, and there are no complications, you may be able to return home the same day. You may have some bleeding after the abortion for up to 14 days.
Late abortion (20-24 weeks)
There are two options for a late abortion carried out between 20-24 weeks.
Surgical two-stage abortion: The first is known as a surgical two-stage abortion because there are two stages to it, each requiring a general anaesthetic. Stage one involves stopping the heart beat of the foetus and softening the neck of the womb (cervix). Stage two is carried out the following day and involves removing the foetus and surrounding tissue using the D&E method explained above. Surgical two-stage abortions usually require an overnight stay in hospital.
Medically induced abortion: The second option, known as a medically induced abortion, is similar to a late natural miscarriage. The medicine prostaglandin is injected into the womb, causing it to contract strongly, as in labour. This can last for between six and 12 hours. During the process, you will remain awake and may be given medicines to control the pain. Afterwards, the D&E process, explained above, may be used to ensure that the womb is completely empty. You will usually need to stay overnight in hospital.
Risks of an abortion
No clinical procedure is entirely free from risk, but abortion poses few risks to a woman's physical health, particularly when carried out during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. And in the vast majority of cases, the fact that a woman has had an abortion does not affect her chances of becoming pregnant and having normal pregnancies in future.
Risks at the time of an abortion
The risk of a problem occurring at the time of an abortion is low. However, there are more likely to be problems if an abortion is carried out later in a pregnancy. The low risks associated with abortions are outlined below:
- Haemorrhage (excessive bleeding) occurs in about one in every 1,000 abortions.
- Damage to the cervix occurs in no more than 10 in every 1,000 abortions.
- Damage to the womb during surgical abortion occurs in up to four in every 1,000 abortions.
- Damage to the womb occurs in less than one in every 1,000 medical abortions carried out 12-24 weeks.
Risks after an abortion
After an abortion, the main risk is infection in the womb that is usually caused by a failure to completely remove all of the foetus and the associated tissue. If you have an infection following an abortion, you may have heavy bleeding from your vagina and some period-like pain. Antibiotics are usually used to treat the infection.
If an infection is not treated, it could result in a more severe infection of your reproductive organs, such as pelvic inflammatory disease which can cause infertility, or ectopic pregnancy. However, the risk of an infection developing can be reduced by taking antibiotics at the time of the abortion.
