Abortion

A Medical Issue

Even if one disregards the embryo or fetus, an abortion is always a medical operation for the potential mother which may result in complications. Few sensitive people, therefore, would like to see the practice encouraged as a neutral routine procedure.
Indeed, it is necessary for any woman seeking an abortion to understand the medical procedure being considered in her case and to be fully aware of the possible risks. In addition, psychological counseling must be provided, not only about the woman's motives in seeking the abortion, but also about her possible reaction to it once it has taken place. In some countries, for example Germany, such psychological counseling is mandatory before any legal abortion. However competent doctors or abortion clinics anywhere will provide this service and leave any final decision to their patients.