The documentary “The Abortion Divide” was an informational film for me to watch as a woman. It shows the decision of four different women, two who decided to have their children and two who went to an abortio clinic. Unfortunately not all women are well informed about all the options they have.
Getting an abortion doesn’t only side with young girls but Dr. Rebecca Mercer says that every kind of women get abortions women who are old, women of all races, religions, first child or have many kids etc.
Finance is a common reason to why women have abortions, Shaharra a mother of four kids has decided to get an abortion becuase she does not want to bring another child into the world where she is already struggling with the kids she has now. Another common reason is unprotected sex, Taryn didn’t think she would get pegnant and a one night thing wouldn’t affect her.
These women are brave, having to decide to get an abortion I am sure is not an easy thing. When I saw that Taryn had twins, it made me tear. I couldn’t imagine having to go through that. Christine’s reaction would be mine as well. There are many questions that are to be asked to oneself. Religion? Twins? Finance? Are there any kids in the picture? Hearing these stories are amazing, seeing that couples go through it as well and it is not only a single woman.
Seeing the other side of the abortion is eye opening. I am also a Catholic and I don’t really know what to think. I agree that everyone has their own opinion but harassing someone is not the way to put your point of view out there. Invading someone’s personal space and going up to them and not letting them decide on their own I feel like is disrespectful. Some women want to go in and out and let it be behind them because they are not comfortable talking about it. That should be respected. Not everyone has an option, saying women cannot make a decision on their own and the State has to intervene is sad.
There are two types of abortion procedures, the medical and the surgical procedure. The medical procedure is a pill that is taken at home to make the pregnancy stop growing. In 24 hours another pill is taken that helps induce the bleeding and cramping to push the pregnancy out. The surgical procedure under IV sedation is being put to sleep. They place a small clip on top of the cervix to straighten out the uterine canal then dilate the cervix to remove the fetus using suction. It only takes 2-5 minutes.
Amnion is a place that helps women out. They counsel them, help them out with clothes and food for the kids. They tell the women right away that abortion is not taken place there but can be helped. A pregnancy and ultrasound is also provided by them. This is a caring center and shows that they are there for them.
