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Ask Sophie: Is Abortion Okay in All 9 Months?
QUESTION
Facebook Question from Jamie: Do you really think abortion is okay in all nine months?
ANSWER
Yes! There is no possibility that the fetus could experience pain before it reaches sentience somewhere around 23-25 weeks. After this point, if the fetus is viable, there are nonfatal abortion methods that can be performed.
DESCRIPTION
In this video, we dive deep into the complex and often controversial topic of abortion, aiming to foster understanding and compassion between opposing viewpoints. We explore the fears and concerns driving pro-life arguments, provide evidence-based responses to alleviate those fears, and examine the broader implications of abortion access on society.
Key topics include:
• The historical evolution of abortion rights in the U.S., from Roe v. Wade to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision.
• Insightful data on why people seek abortions, including contraception failures, maternal health, and economic challenges.
• Post-Dobbs consequences, including changes in abortion access, state bans, and impacts on maternal and fetal health.
• A review of demographic statistics on abortion, shedding light on the experiences of those most affected.
Through thorough research and balanced analysis, this video is a call for empathy, informed dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding reproductive rights.
Let’s bridge the gap with kindness and facts. 💙
CHAPTERS
11:08 YOUR UNDERSTANDING
52:29 YOUR ANGER
01:16:46 YOUR FEARS
01:58:00 YOUR HOPE
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CITATIONS
Guttmacher Institute. (2022). State bans on abortion throughout pregnancy. Retrieved from https://www.guttmacher.org
Kortsmit, K., et al. (2021). Abortion surveillance — United States, 2019. CDC. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov
Maddow-Zimet, I., & Kost, K. (2022). Pregnancies, abortions, and pregnancy intentions. Guttmacher Institute. Retrieved from https://www.guttmacher.org
Greenhouse, L., & Siegel, R. B. (2022). The constitutional law of abortion in the United States. Yale Law Journal.
National Public Radio. (2022). What the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health means. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org
Tribe, L. H. (1973). Roe v. Wade and the right to privacy. Harvard Law Review.
Ziegler, M. (2020). Abortion and the law in America: Roe v. Wade to the present. Cambridge University Press.
Finer, L. B., & Zolna, M. R. (2016). Declines in unintended pregnancy in the United States, 2008–2011. New England Journal of Medicine, 374(9), 843-852. Retrieved from https://www.nejm.org
Jones, R. K., & Jerman, J. (2017). Characteristics of U.S. abortion patients in 2014 and changes since 2008. Guttmacher Institute. Retrieved from https://www.guttmacher.org