Abortion An Incorrect Decision - 1592 Words

Abortion: An Incorrect Decision When making a decision, no matter how big or small there are many personal effects to think about, especially when it comes to the life of another human. Abortion has become common in the United States, as well as other places. In 2014, 977,000 abortions occurred in the United States alone. Although this number has decreased since 2011 when the number was 1.06 million abortions, it is still too high (U.S.). Women are getting abortions without considering the very real aspect that they are taking a human life, endangering themselves in the process, and that there are various other options. Human life begins at the moment of conception. People will argue that the baby is just a potential†¦show more content†¦The lenses of the eyes have also began to appear. By week seven the baby has started to look more like a baby. The limbs begin to grow more distinct features such as fingers and toes. The facial features also begin to form. At eight weeks, the baby’s bone structure begins. The baby has started to move by week nine. The joints are formed and the baby’s tiny hands could hold an object. Between the next ten to fourteen weeks rapid growth will begin and the eye color is determined. This is only the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy (Fetal). The baby has many prominent features like that of a human. This makes the baby’s life just as valuable as any other human life. Women tend to recognize that they are pregnant during the four to seven week time span (Pregnancy). By the time a woman discovers that she is pregnant the baby has already begun to grow rapidly. During the first trimester there are two types of abortions that generally occur. The two types of abortion include abortion by medication and aspiration abortion. Abortion by medication is the consumption of medication to end a pregnancy. This form of abortion can be performed until 10 weeks of the pregnancy. Medication abortion is don e in two steps. The first step is to take a pill called Mifepristone. After that pill is consumed a woman will take a second pill after a couple hours called Misoprostol. A doctor s appointment will follow to make sure the abortion is complete. The second