nd unethical, which is aborting after the second trimester. By the third trimester, a fetus has formed distinct facial features, digits, limbs, and internal organs. To anyone, this would be the equivalent to the physical human person. Warren states that, “the late term fetus has features which cause it to arouse in us almost the same powerful protective instinct as does a small infant.” (133) The consequences of aborting late in the pregnancy can be dangerous to the woman’s well being. It can cause mental and physical trauma a woman may not be prepared to undergo. If the circumstances were that bearing the fetus could pose a life or health threat to the woman, then it is accepted by Pro-choice believers to abort after the second trimester. This does not entail killing the fetus- usually labor is induced, and the infant is placed in an Intensive Care Unit. The mental trauma is still sustained, but the future life and health of the woman is known. Pro-life activists do not see abortion as an option at any time, even if the circumstances incurring the pregnancy stem from an uncontrollable mean. When a woman endures a pregnancy stemming from faulty contraception, the pregnancy is unexpected. She may not have the resources like income, shelter, and food to provide for the unborn infant. Pro-life activists believe there is always a way to fulfill a pregnancy, and never turn to abortion. In case of a molestation or rape, Pro-life followers tend to direct the woman towards adoption services, or orphanages. To Pro-life believers, the cost of adoption is incomparable to the cost a life. If finances decide bringing a child into the world, then Pro-life activists believe there is no reason not to fulfill a pregnancy. They will raise funds, or incorporate funding from the government to support an infant that can not be raised by the mother. Pro-life activists have set up hotline numbers to call, adoption service...
