How I was almost aborted: reflections on a prenatal brush with death

After recently meeting with his biological parents, the author--a 29-year-old-married male--learned he had been an hour away from being aborted, being 'saved' only by extraordinary circumstances. In the paper the author reflects upon previous strong pro-choice beliefs and reasserts his com...

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Published in:Journal of medical ethics 1991-09, Vol.17 (3), p.136-137
Main Author: Berkowitz, J M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Abortion, Induced
Adoption
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Bioethics
Birth parents
Birthparents
Children
Evaluation
Fathers
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Moral and ethical aspects
Mothers
Parents
Point of View
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Unwanted
Pregnant Women
Unwanted pregnancy
Womens rights
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Summary:After recently meeting with his biological parents, the author--a 29-year-old-married male--learned he had been an hour away from being aborted, being 'saved' only by extraordinary circumstances. In the paper the author reflects upon previous strong pro-choice beliefs and reasserts his commitment to a pro-choice philosophy, integrating his new personal experience. The paper pays particular attention to the biological mother's experience and how her fresh insights have reinforced the author's views on abortion.
ISSN:0306-6800
1473-4257
DOI:10.1136/jme.17.3.136