These are the only details revealed of the first ever abortions to be carried out legally in the Republic of Ireland. The precise circumstances around these procedures have not been revealed. It is understandable that those concerned need to have their identities kept private but for future practice surely the details needs to be made public so as people can understand the circumstances where these procedures were deemed necessary to have taken place.
Were the procedures for those facing a risk of physical illness an intentional act to end the life of the unborn child or did the child merely perish as a result of medical procedures that were needed to protect the life of the mother whilst at the same time protecting as much as was practicable the life of the unborn child? It is imperative that the circumstances surrounding each circumstance are clarified as it is clearly in the public interest. To not give out the details may jeopardise women's and babies health in future as it is important to understand and learn from these procedures.
In relation to the intentional killing of the unborn child due to the risk of suicide this is an act not based whatsoever on any medical evidence. Abortion has never been a treatment for suicidal ideation. These 3 babies, before this legislation was so needlessly enacted, would almost certainly be still alive today. It is a sombre thought.
Read the most recent Pro Life Campaign article in relation to "abortions" carried out under The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 or download here
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