Question

Answer the following questions.

What is an abortion? Why do some people oppose it? In which case is abortion justified?

Answer 1

Abortion:

1. Abortion is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy. It is sometimes referred to as a termination of pregnancy.
2. Abortion can be done by using medicine or surgery, in which an embryo or fetus, along with the placenta, is removed from the uterus.
3. It can be either spontaneous or induced. Spontaneous abortion is also referred to as a 'miscarriage' that occurs without any intention. Induced abortion is a technique that is used to purposefully end a pregnancy.

Opposition to abortion:

1. Abortion has many moral, legal, and religious issues.
2. Many people believe that a fetus is a person and that abortion is murder.
3. As a result, some people are opposed to abortion.

Justified abortion:

1. Abortion is occasionally necessary to preserve a pregnant woman's life or health.
2. Abortion is allowed for the mother's health, including her mental health.
3. As a result, abortion is only justified when the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother.