Abortion is a removal of the product of conception before the embryo or fetus is viable. Any interruption of the human pregnancy prior to the 28th week is known as abortion. Abortion can be encouraged or medical problems or reasons, or because of an elective decision to end the gestation. Abortion is a common occurrence throughout the world. 46 million/ 22 percent of all pregnancies worldwide is ended because of abortions. (Merino)
There are four different types of abortions. 90 percent of all abortions in the first trimester are safe. (Steven) If abortion is performed later in pregnancy there would be a lot of serious complications. Suction curettage is the most common early procedure. Suction curettage can be done in between the seventh and twelfth week of a pregnancy. In this process a thin plastic tube is inserted through the birth canal into the cervix and into the cavity of the uterus. Then a suction is applied to suck out all contents. …show more content…
They can last up to a month for some, and for others less than two weeks. They also vary in intensity. Some women may have very few physical side effects, while others will suffer from damage to the reproductive system. The emotional effects of abortion vary from woman to woman, depending on their unique situation. Some people believe that a baby is simply tissue that is not alive until it is born, these are the one who are less likely to have feelings of regret, anger, or other negative emotion side effects. But for those who view the baby as a life, as something created by God, is more likely to experience depression, regret, anger and also remorse.