May 1

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Abortion and Women Healthcare

It is worth noting that the Roe Vs. Wade case has had far-reaching effects on the health

and welfare of women. The ruling granted women rights to choose whether to be pro-life or pro-

choice. A discussion ensued on the overturning of the abortion laws during the Trump

administration, a debate which faced much resistance. The world whole world spoke against it as

it was being viewed that a man wanted to dictate what women can do with their lives. A man

isn’t a superior being to a woman. This would mean that even victims of rape would be require

to give birth. How sad!

Texas has been predominantly featuring on this discussion. This is due to its decision to

overturn the abortion laws by passing one of nations’ most restrictive abortion laws, banning the

procedure procedure as early as six weeks whereas most women may not even be aware that they

are pregnant until six weeks and thus an indirect disadvantage. Even though Texas is a southern

state and still tends to practice its old ways, it still made me afraid of what’s yet to come for

California. What would then be the effect if the whole states follow suit?
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There have been multiple views from different factions on the effects of unsafe abortion

on the mother's health, which has seen a rise in debate in favor and against abortion in the

various states of the United States of America. Those against abortions have provided several

reasons in favor of their argument. They hold that unsafe abortion, which has been allowed to

happen by the fact that there is no close watch on those who carry out the process, has seen the

mothers experience more harm than the alleged benefit. They believe that unsafe abortions result

in health risks that cause long-term complications, both mental and physical.

Mothers who undergo the procedure have suffered from reproductive tract infection

(RTI) with a 30% chance. Secondly, some women who have undergone the procedure have

suffered pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This does cause not only recurrent pains but also

poses secondary health complications (Grimes et al.). Thirdly, some women have also been

found to suffer chronic pains and infertility with a chance of between 20 to 40 %. This is not all,

as most of the associated cases have witnessed damaged body organs and death in some extreme

cases hence an increased morbidity rate resulting from unsafe abortions.

Based on the above-discussed effects of unsafe abortion, is it justified to conclude that

abortion should be banned? The question may not be a simple one to answer as there is more

than what meets the eye. In its ruling on abortion in the case of Roe Vs. Wade, the supreme court

quite holds a contrary take Regan, Donald H. "Rewriting Roe v. Wade." Michigan Law

Review 77.7 (1979): 1569-1646). The court gave reasons why a woman should be allowed to

decide when to have a baby by legally being granted access to safe abortion when needed.
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The court held that banning the same would reduce access to safe abortions, which would

mean that grieved women would still try to access the service under unregulated healthcare

service providers, who cannot be held accountable incases of any dangers, unlike a situation in

which the healthcare providers are legally bounded by the law and are required to meet specific

criteria to be allowed to offer the service. Based on this first reason, it is necessary to note that

what is legally allowed to be used will be consumed more reasonably than its criminal

consumption.

The court ruling further affirms that abortion has a lower has lower infection and

complication rates than delivery of a baby. In the court's words, a mother is exposed to more

harm going through the maternity process than having a safe abortion. Based on this second

reason, therefore, the court granted mothers continued access to safe abortion.

In addition, it has been established that pregnancy carries a greater risk of complications

over time than abortion (Front Matter). The pregnancy journey comes with several calls that a

mother needs to sacrifice for. This does not consider if she is ready for the journey or not;

abortion is a relief option for her to avoid such complications. Further, research shows that

pregnancy has seen more deaths than abortion. There is higher morbidity in women resulting

from pregnancy than abortion. The pregnancy journey, especially during delivery, has seen a

higher exposure of women to deaths due to delivery complications.

Further, pregnancy is a journey that requires physical, mental, and moral commitments.

This does not end at birth, as the same extends to child care. Forcing a woman to go through the

journey against their will will torment them and drain them, hence exposing them to mental
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health issues in the long run. These risks are minimal with an abortion. Based on these reasons,

the court held that abortion stands to be legal.

Having reviewed the two opposing sides on the abortion issue, I wish to express my

view. It is noted that the supporters of abortion have provided reasons beyond just the health of

the mother. They have included the issues of mental wellness and resources. This thus captures

the aspects of social welfare as well as healthcare of the women. Further, some pregnancies may

be unintended, like those resulting from rape. Forcing a woman who has been tormented in such

a manner may leave her with a permanent scar ruining her life. Such will not only discriminate

against her as being a woman but will also expose the women to more harm. I think that as much

as the two sides front different arguments, the underlying principles are similar where both are

gearing their argument towards the health wellbeing of the women. To bridge the widening gap

between the two camps, therefore, I propose that the abortion cases be looked at on a case-to-

case basis to weigh and see if the benefits in such a case outweigh the harm caused.

Works Cited

Grimes, David A., et al. "Unsafe abortion: the preventable pandemic." The lancet 368.9550

(2006): 1908-1919.
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Paul, Maureen, et al., eds. Management of unintended and abnormal pregnancy: Comprehensive

abortion care. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

Regan, Donald H. "Rewriting Roe v. Wade." Michigan Law Review 77.7 (1979): 1569-1646.