On the opposing side are a group of people whom identify themselves as the pro-life movement (Bacon, 2004, p. 16). Their main argument is derived from one of the most fundamental principles written by the United Nations in terms of human rights is the charter that states that every individual has the right to life (World Health Organisation). They cite the ancient Hippocratic Oath written in the World Medical Associations 1948 Declaration of Geneva ‘I will maintain respect for human life, from the time of conception (Bradley, 2008, p. 107). According to them abortion over looks this principle, to them the right of life applies to every human including an unborn fetus. Pro-life groups argue that abortion causes mental distress to the mother