The Pros And Cons Of Abortion

An ongoing debate on whether Abortion is ethical or should be legal has not only shaped the mindset of citizens around America but the policies that are created by lawmakers. Currently, abortion is legal in all 50 states but each state has its own set of policies that apply to abortion. However, certain requirements or standards are set to make the process of abortion longer such as waiting periods or only allowing an abortion to take place within a specific timeframe. Various pro-life and pro-choice have made it their mission to create policies they believe will have the most benefit for the women, her body and her un-born child. In the analysis, I research abortion policies in Texas and the advantages and disadvantages that come along with

Lawmakers who championed this bill stress that this bill was created with the best interest of women and their un-born child. They also made it a requirement for the abortion provider to make it public to the patient that having an abortion could increase the chances of "infection and hemorrhage, the potential danger to a subsequent pregnancy and of infertility; and the possibility of increased risk of breast cancer following an induced abortion and the natural protective effect of a completed pregnancy in avoiding breast cancer" (Legislative Tracker) A disadvantage of this bill is that it was not well received within the pro-choice circles. Many pro-life groups believed this bill was an intrusion onto women's bodies. With the Women's Right to Know Act, abortion providers are also required to hand out a state-mandated "Women's Right to Know" booklet which conveys to the women of the health risk factor that may endure if they receive an abortion. According to the Huffington Post, the booklet uses language such as, " “your baby” in place of medical terminology like “embryo” and “fetus” and discouragingly approaches abortion as an inherently risky procedure. They also report that the booklet states that having an abortion could increase the women's chance of depression, suicide, breast cancer and infertility. A study conducted by Informed Consent Project

One alternative would be to create more pregnancy prevention classes such as teaching sexual education to middle school and high school students. According to the National Conference of State Legislators, A 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey indicates that "more than 47 percent of all high school students say they have had sex, and 15 percent of high school students have had sex with four or more partners during their lifetime." (National Conference of State Legislators) Having these sexual education classes a requirement for students exposes them to having a full understanding of what sex is. This could decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies in young girls. A disadvantage of this policy alternative would be that various people such a student's parents and other conservative groups would not approve of these classes because of the information that is being taught. It may be seen as inappropriate. Another policy alternative is to create and provide services such as financial counseling and support groups for new parents, as well as necessity children's items. Due to the fact that many women decide on having an abortion because they have no assistance; offering these services would allow expecting mothers to see a light at the end of the tunnel and