The document discusses abortion from several perspectives. It defines abortion as the termination of a pregnancy, which can occur spontaneously or be induced. It notes the two main types are spontaneous or miscarriage, and induced or intentional abortion. Some reasons given for abortion include health risks to the mother or fetus, while risks of abortion are also outlined. In the Philippines, abortion is legally prohibited but still occurs, with increasing rates in some areas. The Catholic Church strongly rejects abortion, believing life begins at conception and abortion fosters a mentality that the weak can be destroyed. It calls on women to embrace life as Mary did.

1. Abortion,Abortion,
Life is made, but at the end, Life is taken…Life is made, but at the end, Life is taken…
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2. AbortionAbortion
 Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by theAbortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the
removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus orremoval or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or
embryo, resulting in or caused by its death.embryo, resulting in or caused by its death.
 An abortion can occur spontaneously due toAn abortion can occur spontaneously due to
complications during pregnancy or can be induced, incomplications during pregnancy or can be induced, in
humans and other species. In the context of humanhumans and other species. In the context of human
pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve thepregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the
health of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed ahealth of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed a
therapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced fortherapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced for
any other reason is termed an elective abortion.any other reason is termed an elective abortion.

3. 2 types:2 types:
 The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of aThe term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a
human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termedhuman pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed
miscarriages.miscarriages.
1.1. Spontaneous abortion:Spontaneous abortion: (also known as miscarriage)(also known as miscarriage)
is the expulsion of an embryo or fetus due tois the expulsion of an embryo or fetus due to
accidental trauma or natural causes beforeaccidental trauma or natural causes before
approximately the 22nd week of gestationapproximately the 22nd week of gestation
2.2. Induced abortion:Induced abortion: intentional abortion.intentional abortion.

4. Some reasons…Some reasons…
* save the life of the pregnant woman* save the life of the pregnant woman
* preserve the woman's physical or mental health* preserve the woman's physical or mental health
* terminate pregnancy that would result in a child* terminate pregnancy that would result in a child
born with a congenital disorder that would be fatal orborn with a congenital disorder that would be fatal or
associated with significant morbidity: orassociated with significant morbidity: or
* selectively reduce the number of fetuses to lessen* selectively reduce the number of fetuses to lessen
health risks associated with multiple pregnancy.health risks associated with multiple pregnancy.

5. Some reasons, why not…Some reasons, why not…
 Possible side effects on the woman itself:Possible side effects on the woman itself:
1.1. SterilitySterility
2.2. Perforation of the cervixPerforation of the cervix
3.3. Feeling of depression an sel-hatred, relatedFeeling of depression an sel-hatred, related
to post-abortion syndrome.to post-abortion syndrome.

6. In the Philippines…In the Philippines…

Abortion in the Philippines isAbortion in the Philippines is legally prohibitedlegally prohibited..
Criminal liability for abortion is provided for in the RevisedCriminal liability for abortion is provided for in the Revised
Penal Code (Act 3815)Penal Code (Act 3815)
 In 2000, an estimated 78,900 women were hospitalized forIn 2000, an estimated 78,900 women were hospitalized for
post abortion care, 473,400 had abortions and the abortion ratepost abortion care, 473,400 had abortions and the abortion rate
was 27 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 per year. The nationalwas 27 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 per year. The national
abortion rate changed little between 1994 and 2008; howeverabortion rate changed little between 1994 and 2008; however
large increase occurred in metropolitan manila (from 41-52)large increase occurred in metropolitan manila (from 41-52)
and Visayas (from 11 to 17). The proportions of unplannedand Visayas (from 11 to 17). The proportions of unplanned
births and unintended pregnancies increased substantially inbirths and unintended pregnancies increased substantially in
Manila, and the use of traditional contraceptive methodsManila, and the use of traditional contraceptive methods
increased in Manila and Visayas.increased in Manila and Visayas.

7. The Church…The Church…
The church strongly proclaims that “directThe church strongly proclaims that “direct
abortion…always constitutes a grave moralabortion…always constitutes a grave moral
disorder.disorder.

8. The grounds…The grounds…
 Church grounds its rejection of abortion on the ff.Church grounds its rejection of abortion on the ff.
reasons:reasons:
1.The human being is to be respected and treated as a person1.The human being is to be respected and treated as a person
from the moment of conception; and therefore from thatfrom the moment of conception; and therefore from that
same moment his rights as a person must be recognizedsame moment his rights as a person must be recognized
among which in the first place is the inviolable right ofamong which in the first place is the inviolable right of
every innocent human being to life.every innocent human being to life.
2.To accept abortion is to foster mentality that persons who are2.To accept abortion is to foster mentality that persons who are
weak and defenseless are problems that can and should beweak and defenseless are problems that can and should be
destroyed. Which also leads to a perspective that other weakdestroyed. Which also leads to a perspective that other weak
and defenseless individuals in the society(the infirm, dying,and defenseless individuals in the society(the infirm, dying,
ill persons) are also problems that have to be eradicated. Theill persons) are also problems that have to be eradicated. The
church reminds women to turn to the example of Mary.church reminds women to turn to the example of Mary.
 We are all asked by God to say “yes!” to life.We are all asked by God to say “yes!” to life.

9. say NO to abortion…say NO to abortion…

10. say NO to abortion…say NO to abortion…