gnancy before the fetus is visible or capable of living outside the womb. It is also defined as the termination of a pregnancy before twenty-eight weeks. In modern society, abortion has become the number one birth control pill. Women who become pregnant often consider abortion as their first option. If they are not ready to take the responsibility of raising a child, they choose to have an abortion. Today, women believe that if one becomes pregnant, an abortion is the answer. This is how abortion has become known as an effective birth control pill. In 1986, in Ontario alone, there were 172,286 planned abortions. 147,619 were performed on resident women, the remaining 24,667 were carried out on non-resident women. A great percentage of these abortions were carried out because of the lack of contraceptives and carelessness. The abortions were performed to rid the women of unwanted pregnancies. (Charlish 5) The circumstances surrounding the unwanted pregnancy plays a key factor in the decision of having an abortion. If a woman becomes pregnant as a result of rape or incest, she will most probably have the child aborted. The woman will not want a constant reminder of how the child was conceived. This reminder is too painful. In such cases, the woman often takes into consideration the child's feelings. The child will eventually learn of its conception and may blame itself for his/her mother's grief. In the case of incest, a woman will take into account that the child will be born with a birth defect or severe disability caused by the mating of a blood relative. Seventy-six per cent of all women who have abortions do so because they feel that the child will change the woman's life considerably and they are not ready for such a change. This often applies to a single woman. If this woman is still in school, having the baby will result in dropping out of school and not finishing her education. Having the child will also result in a loss of a social life. The woman could no longer enjoy her independence, but must assume the responsibility of a child who is dependent on her for love and security. Sixty-eight per cent of women decide to have an abortion because they are unable to afford the expenses of having a child. "These women are often found living below the poverty line. They cannot afford to support themselves, let alone support a newborn." (Judges 131) These women are not the only ones with the inability to afford a child. Many women with careers cannot afford to pay for the expenses needed to raise a child. Thirty-one per cent of women are not ready for the responsibility of parenthood. They may not be mature or old enough to accept the responsibility of caring for a newborn. Thirty-one per cent of all women may choose to have an abortion because they do not want others to know that t

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