Hence, pressured abortion is considered as an unethical action because it can harm the mother specifically on her psychological status, subsequent pregnancy and faith in society. Psychological effects depend on the wantedness of the pregnancy. For instance, a woman who terminates an unwanted pregnancy might find the abortion psychologically advantageous instead of continuing the pregnancy (Zabin et. al.). ... Moreover, the mother most likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder which can lead to other mental health illnesses such as depression, loss of self-esteem, self-destructive be...

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The choice to have an abortion is still under debate but abortion can lead to negative effects on the mother's psychological, physical, and spiritual well being. ... The Post-Abortion Syndrome is better classified as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The syndrome includes symptoms that are characterized as depression, substance abuse, sleep disorders and suicidal thoughts. ... After an abortion has taken place, the mother has a tendecy to become susceptible to psychological disorders, but other negative effect on the body as well, such as increased risk toward breast cancer. ... The ps...

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From all of the conversations that I had with her, and the research that I have gathered from different books and articles, like "Psychological And Emotional Consequences of Elective Abortion" by Mary Zimmerman, the article from the magazine "In The Globe" issued on September "03 with the name "Guilt over abortion is rare", and through a lot of web pages, I became more aware of the severe side- effects of one of the most common issues in the world, especially between the adolescents- the abortion. ... Dr Vincent Rue and Speckhard, in their writings about abortion, they emphasize that the ps...

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Since 1987, there has been a debate on the physical and psychological implications on the health of a woman. ... Discussion Abortion causes psychological retributions that relate to the morality of the matter. ... The study covers the area of psychology in the assessment of human mental health and psychological treatment. People know that abortion poses as a risk factor rather than causal for mental health issues such as depression, guilt, regret, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, shame, anger, and eating disorders. ... Most partners need to know the psychological effects of abortion to choose wi...

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Using drugs and alcohol during pregnancy is both physically and psychologically harmful to an unborn child. ... The psychological disorders associated with prenatal drug and alcohol exposure are likely becoming a serious mental health occurrence. ... An afflicted person's home, school, and work life are likely to suffer from the psychological disorders caused by the use of drugs or alcohol before he or she was even born. The women who choose to use and abuse drugs and/or alcohol throughout their pregnancy may be bringing a socially, physically, and psychologically abnormal generation in...

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Complications from cocaine use also affect the psychological and sociological aspects of the child's life. ... In addition, researchers found an increase occurrence in cardiovascular disorder within the neonates. ... Researchers also found there was significant danger of urinary track disorder during the initial stage of pregnancy. ... Dalaney- Black (1996) research reported neonates with an abundant of fecal consolidation from cocaine metabolites resulted in limited motor skills and disorder in co-ordination. Also Scarfidi and colleagues noted there were irregularities in infants wit...

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Abortion is known to be associated with a small increase in the risk of mental disorders; women who had abortions had rates of mental disorder that were about thirty percent higher (3). ... Sate policies of abortion laws should be more restricted towards women, who are about to have an induced abortion, because mentally healthy woman put themselves at a risk to suffer from post abortion psychological trauma. ... Indeed, induced abortion has many negative effects on women's health, including damage to reproductive health, psychological trauma, and increased risk of breast cancer. ...

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The condition is also complicated by denial: Alcoholics employ a range of psychological maneuvers to blame their problems on something other than drink, creating significant barriers to recovery. ... The cause of alcoholism seems to be a blend of genetic, physical, psychological, environmental, and social factors that vary among individuals. ... Alcohol-related neurodevelopment disorder (ARND). ...

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Abortion endangers the lives of pro-abortionists, the life of the mother both physically and psychologically, and it also leads many to black market of illegal clinics which not only takes advantage of the governmental system, but also of the poor people who can not go to the legal clinics. ... The life of the mother is affected physically and psychologically during and after the procedure. ... Despite the elimination of traditional reasons for abortion in cases of heart disease, some kidney disorders, tuberculosis, and some neuralgic diseases, a woman and physician may still be aware of th...

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In many cases, fetuses have profound disorders that will lead to death during pregnancy or shortly after birth. ... Finally, in cases of rape or incest, it is cruel to even consider forcing a woman to carry a child who was created pregnant by a deliberately violent act is psychologically harmful to the victim. ...

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