ABORTION

ABORTION

Termination of a pregnancy at any time within the 9-month period prior to childbirth.

(therapeutic abortion) (elective abortion)

In the context of human pregnancy is an abortion induced to preserve the health of the gravida. So, when you say gravida that, that's the pregnant female, It's termed. A (___________) While an abortion induced for any other reason is termed as an (___________), The term.

an abortion induced for any other reason is termed as an elective abortion, The term

Abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy. While spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages

(42) (22) (20) (70, 000) (5) (40) (Herbal and Abortifaciends) (61) (26)

Worldwide. There are actually estimated (____) million abortions to take place and Wally With (____) million of this occurring. Safely on the other (____) million unsafely While material mortality seldom results from safe abortions. Unsafe abortions result in (_________) deaths and (__) million disabilities per year. One of the main determinants of the availability of safe. Abortions is the legality of this procedure, (___) percent of the world's women are able to access therapeutic and even elective abortions, within gestational limits, The frequency of abortions is However, similar weather or not, access is restricted. You know what? Abortion has a long history and has been induced by various methods, including (_________________) Can also be the use of sharpen tools Or physical trauma, and other traditional methods, Contemporary medicine, utilises medications. And surgical procedures to induce abortion, Abortions are legal throughout much of the world. But still laws may vary, They're actually (_____) countries including much of Europe that allow abortions without any restrictions. (______) countries. Ban abortions altogether with no exceptions And the remaining countries allow abortions with restrictions such as maybe to save the mother's life or protect the mother's Health In the United States. Abortion is already legal during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy.

Philippines

have one of the most restrictive abortion policies in the world.

(speculum)

abortionists use a (__________) like this, this is placed inside the vagina and opened using this. Screw on the side allowing. The abortion is to see the cervix, the entrance to the uterus. The cervix axe is a gate that stays closed for the duration of pregnancy protecting the baby until it is ready for birth.

(dilators) (dilate)

The abortionist uses a series of metal rods called (_______) like these which increase in thickness and inserts them into the cervix to (_______) it. Gaining access to the inside of the uterus, where the baby resides, the baby has a heartbeat. Fingers toes arms and legs but it's bones are still weak and fragile

a second trimester surgical abortion called dilitation and evacuation or d. A DNE is performed between 13 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. After administering anaesthesia the abortionist uses a weighted speculum like this one that opens the vagina widely Because second trimester babies are so large this greater access facilitates, a late term. Abortion late term.

(24) (48) (laminaria) (8) (12) (sopher clamp) (13)

bortion requires that the cervix be prepared (___) to (____) hours in advance with (____________) Lemon areas. A type of sterilised seaweed that absorbs water over (__) to (__) hours and swells to several times its original diameter. Once removed metal. Dilators can be used to further open the cervix as needed. Once the cervix has been stretched. Open the suction tube is placed inside a baby at 20 weeks. Gestation is as big as the length of my hand. From head to rump, not counting the legs. The suction machine is turned on and pale yellow ambiotic. Fluid surrounding the baby is suctioned out through the catheters, but babies this big they don't fit through catheters this size, the baby's bones and skull are too strong to be torn apart by suction alone. This is a (____________) a (6) (___________) is made of stainless steel. It's about (___) inches long. The business end is about two and a half inches, long and a half inch wide. And there are rows of sharp teeth. This is a grasping instrument when it gets a hold of something. It does not let go,

perforation, or laceration of the uterus or cervix with possible damage to the bowel bladder and other maternal, organs infection, and hemorrhage

This procedure carries a significant risk of major complications, including (__________________________________________________________________________) can also occur, which can even lead to death.

(suction catheter) (suction machine)

(____________) clear plastic about nine inches long and it has a hole through the centre. It is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. The (_________) is then turned on with a forced 10 to 20 times. More powerful than your household, vacuum cleaner.

(infection or bleeding) (curette)

At this point, one of the risks of a suction DNC is incomplete abortion, essentially pieces of the baby are placental Left Behind. This can lead to (___________)

(____________) is basically a long handled curved blade.

perforation, or laceration of the uterus or cervix potentially damaging intestine bladder and nearby. Blood vessels, hemorrhage infection and rare instances even death

The 2nd trimester risks of suction, DNC include

(1987) (12)

Article Il of the (_________) Philippine Constitution says, in part, "Section (_______). The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception.

(Mifepristone) (RU- 486) (Mifeprex)

Most popular method used in the Philippines because it is cheap and non invasive.  DRUG: (________) “abortion pill”

 generic name: (_________)

 Brand name: (_________)

(VACUUM ASPIRATION) (16) (aspiration, suction aspiration, D&A (dilation and aspiration) (Curette) (Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)

(_________________)

•Performed on a woman up to (__) weeks after her last period.

•Other words: (_______________________________)

•(________) – used to scrape the uterine lining to remove any remaining tissue *D&C (Dilation and curettage) .

•(_______________)- performed during the 2nd trimester (bet 13th and 24th week of pregnancy).

(45) (18 ) (1967 (England, Scotland, and Wales)

 In the USA, 3 out of 10 women have abortion by the time they are (___)yrs old. A pregnant woman under (___) may be required by the state to get permission from her parents. \

 Some countries, abortion is a legal medical procedure which can be performed if the patient meets certain qualifications.

 In the UK, the Abortion Act of (_______________________)

 In the Philippines, the Church and the government have constantly clashed regarding this ethical issue.

(Pres. Joseph Estrada (1998) (Pedro Quitorio, pro-life groups)

LEGALIZATION OF ABORTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

 During the term of (_______________)- debate whether to legalize abortion or not in the country for special circumstances.

 CBCP thru (___________________) → united and rallied against the bill (inc. family planning through contraceptive use instead of endorsing abortion.

ABORTION

 Incapacity to take care of the baby due to poverty

 Was sexually assaulted

 Unwanted pregnancy among minors

RPC of 1930

“a woman who undergoes abortion and anyone assisting

the process faces imprisonment”

(Abortion Act of 1967) (mother’s life) (woman’s physical or mental health) (woman’s existing children) (physical or mental disability)

In the United Kingdom (_____________)

 The pregnancy involves a greater risk to the (___________) than ending the pregnancy.

 The pregnancy involves a greater risk of injury to the (_______________________) than ending the pregnancy.

 The pregnancy involves a greater risk to the physical or mental health of any of the (____________________).

 There is a significant risk that the baby will be born with a serious (______________).

(PHYSICAL RISKS) (bleeding, infection, and damage to organs)

Side effects may occur with induced abortion, whether surgical or by pill. These include abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Abortion also carries the risk of significant complications such as (________________________).

 Heavy Bleeding

 Infection (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)

 Incomplete Abortion

 Damage to the Cervix

 Scarring of the Uterine Lining

 Perforation of the Uterus

 Damage to Internal Organs

 Death

Serious complications occur in less than 1 out of 100 early abortions and in about 1 out of every 50 later abortions. Complications may include:

EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL RISKS

There is evidence that abortion is associated with a decrease in both emotional and physical health. For

some women these negative emotions may be very strong, and can appear within days or after many

years.

 Eating disorders

 Relationship problems

 Guilt

 Depression

 Flashbacks of abortion

 Suicidal thoughts

 Sexual dysfunction

 Alcohol and drug abuse

 Spiritual Consequences

This psychological response is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Possible symptoms:

(Art. 258. Abortion practiced by the woman herself or by her parents.)

LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

ABOUT ABORTION

 (_________________________________________________)- The penalty of

prison correctional in its medium and maximum periods shall be imposed upon a woman

who shall practice abortion upon herself or shall consent that any other person should do

so.

Any woman who shall commit this offense to conceal her dishonor, shall suffer the

penalty of prison correctional in its minimum and medium periods.

If this crime be committed by the parents of the pregnant woman or either of them,

and they act with the consent of said woman for the purpose of concealing her

dishonor, the offenders shall suffer the penalty of prison correctional in its medium and

maximum periods.

Crimes Against Persons

Art. 256 (RPC) Intentional abortion

Any person who shall intentionally cause an abortion.

Art 257 (RPC) Unintentional abortion

The penalty ol prison correctional in its minimum and medium period shall be imposed upon any person who shall cause an abortion by violence, but unintentionally.

Art. 258 (RPC) Abortion practiced by the woman herself of by her parents

The penalty of prison correctional in its medium and maximum periods shall be imposed upon a woman who shall practice abortion upon herself or shall consent that any other person should do so,