Persuasive Essay On Abortion

According to Planned Parenthood, 3 out of 10 women in the United States will have an abortion before they turn 45. That means that out of the 157 million women living in the United States, 47,100,000of those women have or will have an abortion in their lifetime (United States census bureau 2010). This proves that abortion is an incredibly imperative part of women’s health care. Having a child is not an easy feat and those who don’t have the resources to raise a child should not be forced to carry out a pregnancy. Anti-choice activists have been using shame and violence to promote their cause for years on end. All in all, abortion is an extremely important and necessary option that needs to be available to women of all ages in all parts of the

While abortion requires 48 hours of rest after the procedure, pregnancy is a nine month ordeal that results in some very unpleasant side effects. While pregnant women can expect nausea, vomiting, constipation, and much more, post-partum symptoms include vaginal soreness as a result of a vaginal tear, urination problems, hemorrhoids, and even fecal incontinence. Not only does pregnancy have a huge impact on a women’s physical health, but the effect that an unwanted pregnancy can have on a women’s mental health is disastrous. Women who remain pregnant with an unwanted pregnancy are approximately two times as likely to suffer from anxiety or depression (Global Doctors for Choice) while, according to the American Psychological Association, “there is no credible evidence that [an]… abortion of an unwanted pregnancy… causes mental health problems”. Along with the risk of health issues for the pregnant women, there’s also the possibility of issues for the potential child. With tests such as amniocentesis available to women, doctors are able to predict if a newborn will be happy and healthy. If a fetus has an abnormality in their genes that could cause serious illnesses, why should a women be forced to carry out a pregnancy when it will only result in a life of pain or possibly even the death of a