abortion
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It has been estimated that between 300,000 and one million women had illegal abortions every year in France before it was legalised in 1975.
From BBC
Whether a woman is "unfit" or not is judged first by a GP, and then a second medical body, before an abortion is granted.
From BBC
And when a midwife dissuaded Okgyun from having an abortion—Why not send her baby to America instead?—she thought it the best option available.
She had an abortion without anesthesia and returned to her teaching job right away to make ends meet.
From Salon
The faith-based nonprofit offers free ultrasounds and other support—but not abortions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
