hey momma. I just wanted to tell you I shared a similar story and it was deleted. Me and some girls were going back and forth about the same thing. Some was deleted and some wasn't. I don't know why all of it wasn't deleted, but I don't think they want us talking about abortion or something. Even if it's just an experience you had. So, this will probably get deleted.

i haven't seen any "debate," but the tread specifically deals with abortion. That is a subject rife with misconceptions and outside sources relying more on politics than accuracy.

As such, I feel that it is important that the information offered is accurate rather than political.

The studies are clear regarding emotional health following abortions. The main one is major et al. It should be available through inter-library loans or at your closest medical school. The reference is:

major b et al. (2000). "psychological responses of women after first-trimester abortion. Archives of general psychiatry, 57, 777-784.

Another study specifically looked at race and religion, trying to see if, f.Ex. Being a catholic or fundamentalist protestant mattered in mental health outcomes following abortions. That study also found no direct complications:

russo nf et al. (1997). The relationship of abortion to well-being: do race and religion make a difference? Professional psychology: research and practice, 28, 23-31.


But yes, no doubt some people are having problems after an abortion. But the predominant feeling is that of relief. Nobody likes to have an abortion, but most would be much worse off if they were denied that abortion. How one feels about that depends very much on the individual, and the best advice I can give is to talk with people you trust about this issue.

Hey babe first off all I have to say is what do you want nt him you! Abortions are very controversal but I dont know if you wanna bring it up on a pregnancy forum without having the intention of maybe getting reemed by a few ppl... Its your person choice and how you think you could raise the baby safe and secure. How old are you? Do you have a good job? Place to live? Is this guy a part of your life even if your not together? Could you go thru a pregnancy and think about adoption?

Think about what you want and what is best for you and your child!

Aim darlinjessa