Women around the world have used abortion to control their reproduction at every point in history and in every known society for an ample amount of reasons. The decision to have an abortion is typically motivated by multiple, diverse and interrelated reasons but the 3 most common causes would be the fact that the mother is too young and not prepared for the transition into motherhood, the second reason being financial complications and the final reason is the fact that a young child could interfere with studies in school and also work. The topic of abortion is a touchy subject because many people agree with it and many people don’t, but regardless of the pros and cons of the situation, it is important to understand what factors help women make
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According to a project completed by the Abortion Rights coalition of Canada, many women stated that they have no real choice when it comes to abortions as they do not have the financial resources to support themselves or a child. Raising a child is costly. Mothers have to buy diapers, milk, clothing, and pay for child care on top of many other expenses. All of these things add up over time and could cause financial complications for someone who is not prepared. When the chances of having a special needs child or a child that requires a great deal of attention is increased, this could also cause a financial strain and make the mother question rather she really wants to carry her baby to full term. “Having a child with special health care needs or disabilities can affect a parent’s ability to find and maintain employment, particularly if their child’s health impacts the need for flexibility in work schedules (“Impact of Raising Special Needs Children”1). The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN, 2009/10) indicated that 23% of families in Kansas reported that their child’s health condition caused them to cut back, both in time and/or pay, or stop working completely. These are things that play a vital role in a women’s decision to have an
According to a project completed by the Abortion Rights coalition of Canada, many women stated that they have no real choice when it comes to abortions as they do not have the financial resources to support themselves or a child. Raising a child is costly. Mothers have to buy diapers, milk, clothing, and pay for child care on top of many other expenses. All of these things add up over time and could cause financial complications for someone who is not prepared. When the chances of having a special needs child or a child that requires a great deal of attention is increased, this could also cause a financial strain and make the mother question rather she really wants to carry her baby to full term. “Having a child with special health care needs or disabilities can affect a parent’s ability to find and maintain employment, particularly if their child’s health impacts the need for flexibility in work schedules (“Impact of Raising Special Needs Children”1). The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN, 2009/10) indicated that 23% of families in Kansas reported that their child’s health condition caused them to cut back, both in time and/or pay, or stop working completely. These are things that play a vital role in a women’s decision to have an