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About abortion access:

This section discusses a wide range of topics associated with abortion. Essays linked to this menu differentiate between:

bulletAbortion decision: A woman deciding, after having consulted with her physician and perhaps her spiritual counselor, determines that an abortion is the least-worst option available, and
 
bulletAbortion access: whether the government should limit access to abortion and, in some cases, veto the woman's decision.

This is one of the few places on the Internet where all viewpoints are discussed. We explain the full spectrum of pro-life beliefs and the full diversity of pro-choice beliefs. Because of this, you will probably find some parts of our essays infuriating even as you will affirm the accuracy of other parts.

There is one point over which we dig in our heels and strongly promote a belief. We feel that all women considering an abortion should be fully informed and as free as possible from outside pressure from friends and family members.

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Topics covered in this section:

bulletFundamental items: <<< We recommend that you read this first.
bulletThe morality of abortion.
bulletAccess to abortion.
bulletBiases.
bulletDefinitions used.

bulletA brief overview <<< We recommend that you read this next.
 
bulletAre our essays credible?

bulletQuotations and books about abortion access

bulletAbout pregnancy and abortion; public opinion:
bulletDefinitions
bulletA KEY QUESTION: When does human personhood start?
bulletBasic facts.
bulletStages in the process from before conception to childbirth
bulletDefinition of terms related to abortion and pregnancy
bulletViews on the morality of abortion: pro-life, pro-choice, & 2 other POVs
bulletWhy do women have abortions?
bulletAbortion data.
bulletWhy are some abortions performed late in pregnancy?
bulletAbortion methods: D&X (a.k.a. PBA); RU-486; surgical abortions....)
bulletPublic opinion polls.
bulletEctogenesis: the development of artificial wombs.
 
bullet Reducing the abortion rate <<< A future trend?
bulletVia minimizing unwanted pregnancies -- a new trend
bulletVia social programs and technology
bulletContraceptives
bulletEmergency contraception (a.k.a. morning-after pill)
 
bulletReligious/ethical aspects
bulletWhen is an abortion OK?
bulletPro-life, pro-choice and other positions.
bulletWhat the Bible says.
bulletBeliefs of religious groups.
bulletClinic violence.
bulletEmbryos in fertility clinics.
bulletUse of fetal tissue to treat very serious burns.
 
bulletLaws, constitution amendments, party platforms and court rulings:
bulletNorth American:
bulletRoe v. Wade
bulletDemocratic Party platform 2004 & 2008
bulletWill Roe v. Wade be overturned and abortion re-criminalized?
bulletState laws criminalizing or restricting abortion (South Dakota, Mississippi, Ohio, etc)
bulletFACE,
bulletHuman Life Amendment (Colorado)
bulletRICO,
bulletParental consent & notification laws,
bullet"Choose life" license plates....
bulletState bills banning all abortions
 
bulletAbortion outside of North America:
bulletThe "Mexico City" policy
bulletAbortion in Mexico City
bulletAbortion access in Portugal

bulletDo abortions lead to medical problems later in life?
bulletCancer,
bulletInfertility,
bulletMiscarriage,
bulletPost abortion syndrome....
 
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This, and similar medical information on our web site, is intended as a general educational aid to the public. If the topics covered are of direct concern to you, we recommend that you consult a qualified healthcare professional who can review your unique situation before you reach a decision.

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Do you have a personal  story related to abortion that you would like to share with other readers to this web site?  Please consider writing it down and E-mailing it to us. We will consider publishing it in this section. We will keep your name absolutely confidential.

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Three footnotes:

The following information sources were used to prepare and update the above essay. The hyperlinks are not necessarily still active today.

  1. We use the popular meaning of "life" here to include ova and spermatozoa. Some scientists use a very strict definition of the word "life" which does not include ova and spermatozoa because they cannot, by themselves, reproduce.
  2. An interesting and unbiased article titled "The Abortion Debate" is available on QuickOverview at: http://www.quickoverview.com/
  3. "Pregnancy: Definitions and associated formulas," Division of Biostatistics and Health GIS, Government of South Carolina, at: http://scangis.dhec.sc.gov/

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