hild was suppose to be this special amazing thing, and a mother would want to keep the child that is part of her. But what if the fetus inside the mother isn't one of her own, what if the mother is the victim of the crime? I can totally understand how most victims would agree that it would be better to suffer through the pain of abortion than to have to live with a deformed child, or even worse a child that is not really their own as a result of rape or incest. "Victims of these crimes also report feeling dirty, guilty, and sexually violated." But nothing is as bad as having to be constantly reminded of the traumatic experience you went through everyday you see your child's eyes as the man who raped you. Furthermore, your child too is a victim with no father, and having to live with the fact that he/she was unwillingly brought into the world out of force. Many women whom undergo abortion often suffer what is called Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS), a form of post-traumatic stress disorder with long-term chronic symptoms, which include nightmares, feelings of guilt, and attempted suicide. I believe this is mainly due to the high controversy shown on television, and words such as "baby killer" and "death chambers." People walking around with signs held high really get deep into an individual's head. In April 1990 the American Psychological Association concluded the psychological impact of abortion on women, stating, "government restrictions on abortion are more likely to cause women lasting harm than the procedure itself (Effects of Abortion). Another reason why I am for abortion is because of "problem births." What do we do when a mother is in the hospital bearing her child and complications occur to the point where doctors say the life of the pregnant woman is at risk, and only the mother or child will make it through this pregnancy? Well anyone in this situation I think would agree that they should save the mother's life and not ris...
