The Best Compromise in the Debate of Abortion Ethics and Safety

Jenny Ulvestad

The Debate Abortion—the purposeful termination of a

human pregnancy. The vast majority of abortions are performed

during the first trimester.

The Compromise Eliminate late term abortions by setting a

deadline of 20 weeks gestation EXCEPT in cases of:

Substantial risk to the mother’s life

Early Abortion Methods The Abortion Pill (mifepristone and

misoprostol)

Early Abortion Methods Aspiration (In-clinic) Abortion

Early Abortion Methods Safe Effective Short Recovery

“Miracle” Baby Amillia Taylor Born at 21 weeks, 6 days gestation

Late Term Abortion Methods Dilation and Evacuation Abortion Usually performed after 12 weeks gestation

Late Term Abortion Methods Saline Injection Abortion Usually performed after 16 weeks gestation

Survivors of Abortion Gianna Jessen Survivor of botched saline injection abortion Now lives with cerebral paulsy

Protection at Fetal Viablity Once a child is able to survive outside the

womb, abortion should no longer be an option

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