Laws against abortion have been around for approximately two hundred years though they have varied by state. By 1965 most states had laws that banned the procedure except in extreme cases. Some of the extreme cases included, saving the life of the mother, cases of rape or incest, and if the fetus was deformed or had some sort of medical problems that would deny a reasonable quality of life. Abortion laws in the United States changed after 1973 when a Supreme Court Case made the state laws unconstitutional or nonexistent. This law made all others null and void with a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy. However, there were some restrictions with the later stages of pregnancy. Since that time there have been some states that require restrictions on having the procedure done.
Restrictions for a woman to have an abortion include, a twenty-four hour waiting period from the time a woman consents until the procedure is actually done and that a parent or guardian is notified when a woman consents to have the procedure before her eighteenth birthday. One of the restrictions or laws against abortion that has been adopted is called a partial birth abortion ban. This procedure is normally done in the second and third trimester of pregnancy and is considered by most as being inhumane and horrid. One of the controversial issues surrounding the procedure includes questioning at what point a child is considered an actual person. Medical science can not fully answer that question but some of the things that are known is when the baby's heart begins to beat, when the baby starts dreaming, and that premature babies born as early as 20 weeks after conception have a chance to survive.
Some physicians belong to organizations that refuse to do the procedure after 20 weeks from conception. Abortion laws in the United States could change if the Supreme Court Case from 1973 is overturned. Many states have tried putting forth abortion bans by introducing political bills. Those who oppose these bills talk about the rights of women being violated but do not mention the rights of the unborn. They seem to be concerned with the health of women; however, there are serious risks associated with having the procedure. Some of these include heavy bleeding, infection, sepsis, problems with anesthesia, damage to the uterus and cervix, scarring, damage to other internal organs, and death.
Psychological damage that can occur to women who have had an abortion include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, extreme guilt and remorse, suffering with nightmares, problems with relationships, and suicidal thoughts. Laws against abortion are seen by many as laws that will actually protect women from undergoing a procedure that will have lasting physical and emotional affects for the rest of their life. There are other options available to women who do not believe that they can take care of a child. There are classes available that help to empower women to become a good parent. In addition, there is the option of adoption; many couples who can not have children would consider themselves fortunate to be able to adopt a child and raise him or her up as their own. Women who suffer with extreme guilt and remorse can find forgiveness from the Lord. "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7).
There have been some changes in laws and policy since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling to legalize abortion. Medicaid funds can not be used to pay for the procedure unless the woman's life is in danger or there is a case of rape or incest. Abortion laws in the United States require that women obtain a court order to have the procedure paid for by public funds. However, some states allow public funds to be used for women who fall in the category of being poor. In addition, clinics that are funded by the public help women to obtain birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Christian counseling can be very beneficial for a woman who needs guidance. Fellowship with other Christians, praying, and reading the Bible can provide comfort and support when needed.
There are many organizations that will help women who are young and single that wish to have their babies. Some of these can be found on the Internet by doing a search on laws against abortion. These organizations help women with housing, medical assistance, financial assistance, educational assistance, counseling, and child care expenses. Parenting classes are available to help single women and couples that need help accepting their new role. Foster care is another option for those women who find they are in a place that they can not be a good parent or have the necessary faculties to do so. In addition, there are adoption agencies that can help place the child with loving and responsible parents. The Bible says that children are a blessing and that mothers should love their children. "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me: for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 19:14).
For the women who feel that they have no other choice but to have an abortion; there is always another way. A little time and research, along with making a few phone calls can help a person to discover that there are other choices with unwanted pregnancies. Abortion laws in the United States since 1973 have made it easy for the choice to be abortion. A woman who finds herself in this situation should get some counseling on how the decision is going to affect her for the rest of her life. Women should avoid the trap of desperation by making an instantaneous decision to pray and consider all other options.
Restrictions for a woman to have an abortion include, a twenty-four hour waiting period from the time a woman consents until the procedure is actually done and that a parent or guardian is notified when a woman consents to have the procedure before her eighteenth birthday. One of the restrictions or laws against abortion that has been adopted is called a partial birth abortion ban. This procedure is normally done in the second and third trimester of pregnancy and is considered by most as being inhumane and horrid. One of the controversial issues surrounding the procedure includes questioning at what point a child is considered an actual person. Medical science can not fully answer that question but some of the things that are known is when the baby's heart begins to beat, when the baby starts dreaming, and that premature babies born as early as 20 weeks after conception have a chance to survive.
Some physicians belong to organizations that refuse to do the procedure after 20 weeks from conception. Abortion laws in the United States could change if the Supreme Court Case from 1973 is overturned. Many states have tried putting forth abortion bans by introducing political bills. Those who oppose these bills talk about the rights of women being violated but do not mention the rights of the unborn. They seem to be concerned with the health of women; however, there are serious risks associated with having the procedure. Some of these include heavy bleeding, infection, sepsis, problems with anesthesia, damage to the uterus and cervix, scarring, damage to other internal organs, and death.
Psychological damage that can occur to women who have had an abortion include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, extreme guilt and remorse, suffering with nightmares, problems with relationships, and suicidal thoughts. Laws against abortion are seen by many as laws that will actually protect women from undergoing a procedure that will have lasting physical and emotional affects for the rest of their life. There are other options available to women who do not believe that they can take care of a child. There are classes available that help to empower women to become a good parent. In addition, there is the option of adoption; many couples who can not have children would consider themselves fortunate to be able to adopt a child and raise him or her up as their own. Women who suffer with extreme guilt and remorse can find forgiveness from the Lord. "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7).
There have been some changes in laws and policy since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling to legalize abortion. Medicaid funds can not be used to pay for the procedure unless the woman's life is in danger or there is a case of rape or incest. Abortion laws in the United States require that women obtain a court order to have the procedure paid for by public funds. However, some states allow public funds to be used for women who fall in the category of being poor. In addition, clinics that are funded by the public help women to obtain birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Christian counseling can be very beneficial for a woman who needs guidance. Fellowship with other Christians, praying, and reading the Bible can provide comfort and support when needed.
There are many organizations that will help women who are young and single that wish to have their babies. Some of these can be found on the Internet by doing a search on laws against abortion. These organizations help women with housing, medical assistance, financial assistance, educational assistance, counseling, and child care expenses. Parenting classes are available to help single women and couples that need help accepting their new role. Foster care is another option for those women who find they are in a place that they can not be a good parent or have the necessary faculties to do so. In addition, there are adoption agencies that can help place the child with loving and responsible parents. The Bible says that children are a blessing and that mothers should love their children. "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me: for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 19:14).
For the women who feel that they have no other choice but to have an abortion; there is always another way. A little time and research, along with making a few phone calls can help a person to discover that there are other choices with unwanted pregnancies. Abortion laws in the United States since 1973 have made it easy for the choice to be abortion. A woman who finds herself in this situation should get some counseling on how the decision is going to affect her for the rest of her life. Women should avoid the trap of desperation by making an instantaneous decision to pray and consider all other options.
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