Dilation and curettage

In 1973, the Supreme Court resolved the unconstitutional law that prohibited a woman to have an abortion for non-emergency reasons. Since then, the controversial case known as Roe V. Wade has divided the people, labeling themselves as either pro-life or pro-choice (McBride). Abortion is not a topic that should be treated lightly, but it is also not a topic that should be ignored all together. In fact, for some, it may be their only option. Abortion should be legal no matter the case because it…

until only the head remains. Then the head is crushed and pulled out. After all the pieces of the baby are taken from inside the mother, a nurse has to reassemble the parts to make sure there are none remaining. The last abortion method is known as Dilation and Extraction (D&X). This is usually done from 4 to 9 months of pregnancy. With a forceps, the abortionist grabs the baby and positions it feet first and facedown. The child’s body is then pulled out of the birth canal but there is one…

Why Abortion Needs to be Deemed Illegal and Socially Unacceptable The 1973 Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade legalized abortion nationwide until the point of viability, or the point where the fetus can survive independently with or without support from doctors. Since Roe vs. Wade, 53 million abortions occurred legally in the United States from 1973 to 2011 (“Induced Abortion in the United States,” 2016). The pro-life argument strives for the rights of the unborn while the pro-choice argument…

“You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13, New International Version). This verse often comes up during debates over the divisive topic of abortion. It is a command directly from the bible that makes the abortion debate very straightforward in the eyes of those that are pro-life. However, abortion cannot be summed up so concisely. Although most of humanity would agree that murder is wrong, is that what abortion is? There are a multitude of facets to be explored in this area both scientifically and…

Abortion is one of the most controversial social issues being discussed today. When discussing this issue, people assume one of two perspectives: pro-life or pro-choice. A person who classifies themselves as pro-life tends to believe that the embryo or fetus is considered a “person” with constitutional rights. They also believe that women should not be allowed to make the decision whether to carry the baby to full term because it would constitute murder. A person who classifies themselves as…

Do you find murder justifiable? For many years, there has been a dispute over whether abortion is right or wrong. There are many different side effects; good and bad. People all over the world struggle with contraceptives; especially teenagers. Many people have sex when they are not ready to have a child. Yet, some of those people end up pregnant. When a mother or a couple is not ready to have a child, they have a few options; adoption, abortion, foster care, etc. Many women go with abortion so…

abortion. The first option is called suction curettage which can only be performed during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks of pregnancy). The contents of the uterus are suctioned and after suctioning, it is sometimes crucial to use a curette which is a sharp, spoon looking instrument that is used to lightly scrape of walls of the uterus to insure that any of the fragments of the placenta or fetus are completely removed. The second option is called dilation and evacuation (D&E); D&E is…

One topic that has been in the hot seat for a long time now is whether or not abortions should be legal. The case that made abortions legal within a certain set standards listed in the Uniform Abortion Act. (Roe) The act was a result of the famous Roe v. Wade case. Many who fight for the right of women to choose to have an abortion; however the supports, women having abortions, and doctors or clinics that perform abortions face backlash from those protesting against it. Those who fight against…

As women, it is important to be well aware of the menstrual cycle and the irregularities and infections that can exist in the female anatomy. The menstrual cycle occurs in the female reproductive system and allows women to become pregnant. Women have the chance to face menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome. Some cases of menstrual irregularities are known as Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB). AUB occurs when the uterus has more blood than the regular monthly period. These anayulatory…

suctioned out. The most common procedure is the suction curettage. Due to the fetus being larger the mother must go under anesthesia and then the doctor stretches open the cervix using metal rods and then inserts a hard plastic tube that connects to a suction machine into the uterus, the suction pulls the body apart and out of the uterus, and then a knife must be used to scrape the rest of the fetal parts out (Spitz). An additional procedure is the dilation and evacuation. This is performed…