Legalization Of Abortion Research Paper

A garden hose, a paint brush, a knitting needle, and a wire coat hanger – they all seem like common appliances which can be found in any household, but in reality, they serve as tools for women who are set on self inducing their own abortion. Whether it is due to financial barriers, social pressures, or accessibility, many women who are desperate for a safe abortion are unable have one. Women are strong and resolute; they should be entitled to the right to be in control of their own lives and bodies. To support their unwavering determination, women should have the option of a safe abortion. Whether it is in Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan, or even the United States, abortion should be legalized and accessible throughout the world because it protects …show more content…
Abortion is a controversial topic which consists of two sides that are generally known as Pro-Life – also known as Anti-Abortion and Anti-Choice – and Pro-Choice. Although Pro-Lifers claim that abortion is murder and the cause of extreme psychological pain, it is an essential medical procedure, necessary for women to have control over their own bodies. The Task Force for Mental Health and Abortion, who are a part of the American Psychological Association, did a study on the relationship between women who had an abortion and post abortion stress or depression. The factors that were found to result in post abortion stress are Although arguments of intense post abortion psychological pain are brought up, there are no solid links between abortion and post abortion stress. Other factors such as an existing mental health history and even childbirth are also related to women who show signs of stress after an abortion. The psychological state of a person is not easily defined, so pinpointing abortion as a cause for intense psychological pain, without any …show more content…
Too many women are forced to self induce their abortions without the aid of a trained medical practitioner. One example is a 28 year old woman in Nigeria who induced her abortion because she was already breastfeeding her baby and it is illegal in her country, which resulted in a The patient faced serious complications due to having an illegal abortion. These complications could have been avoided if abortion was legal and the abortion was done by a trained doctor at a hospital. Nigeria’s punishment for abortions can lead to a 14 year imprisonment, which is more than enough to scare women into having dangerous abortions. Due to the illegality of abortion, women are forced to self induce their termination of pregnancy and suffer through the injuries, or even death. Also, in Nepal, there was research done to see the effects of the legalization of abortion. The results were that There was a great downfall of abortion related complications after the legalization of abortion. The legalization of abortion in Nepal had such a great impact on women who had complications. Abortion being legal and accessible allowed women to get professional help, avoiding serious cases such as vaginal prolapse, infections, death, and etc. Self Induced abortions and the complications that follow can be stopped by legalizing and supporting women who seek an