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By: Starlandin Bluemel
it Mean?
Abortion,
What Does

Where it came from
Abortion is a term that has been said for
many years, but in an article it states that
abortions have actually been around for
even longer than people thought. It states,
“The first recorded evidence of induced
abortion is from the Egyptian Ebers
Papyrus in 1550 BC.” (History).
What it is
An abortion is, “the deliberate termination
of a human pregnancy, most often
performed during the first 28 weeks of
pregnancy. Or the expulsion of a fetus
from the uterus by natural causes before it
is able to survive independently.” As
stated from the google dictionary
“Third trimester or late term
abortions are not legal in a number
of states except in certain medical
situations…” (Abortion)
“Many of the methods employed in early
and primitive cultures were non-surgical.
Physical activities like strenuous
labor, climbing, paddling, weightlifting,
or diving were a common technique. Others
included the use of irritant
leaves, fasting, bloodletting, pouring hot
water onto the abdomen, and lying on a
heated coconut shell. In primitive cultures,
techniques developed through observation,
adaptation of obstetrical methods,
and transculturation. Physical means of
inducing abortion,
including battery, exercise, and tightening
the girdle were still often used as late as
the period among English women. (History)
Reasons for Abortion
The baby changes the body, fetus isn’t
functioning properly, raped or assaulted,
body isn’t capable of handling pregnancy,
aren’t ready to be parent, etc.
Where do you stand?
Many people usually take a side with the
thought of abortion such as either pro-
choice or pro-life. A lot of these people are
also very strong in their choice for
different reasons. Some of those reasons
could be religious, because of their
background, because of their experiences,
or from the research they have done.
Conclusion
With the continued knowledge of
abortion and the facts behind it, more
women are able to make the correct
decision for themselves and their baby. In
a research study that was done from 2008-
2014 it was said, “…Between 2008 and
2014, the abortion rate declined 25%, from
19.4 to 14.6 per 1000 women aged 15 to
44 years. The abortion rate for adolescents
aged 15 to 19 years declined 46%, the
largest of any group. Abortion rates
declined for all racial and ethnic groups
but were larger for non-White women than
for non- Hispanic White women.”
(Foster). Some might say this decrease is
because of further knowledge obtained and
some may say it is because of a change in
mindset, either way, as it states here there
has been a decrease in abortion rates. This
has made a big difference for the
community we live in today.