For something supposedly so necessary for women’s freedom, abortion has a terrible track record. The side effects from abortion are extensive.
No one, in their right mind, would wish these problems on another person. Yet, our government and our society at large permits their devastation to continue.
Next time you see a news report celebrating a mother opting to have her child dismembered, see if they mention any of these. In all likelihood, all women who choose to have their baby dismembered will experience several of these side effects from abortion.
Here is a partial list of the side effects from abortion.
1. GUILT AND REMORSE
“I let my baby be murdered.”
“I know it’s wrong, but I see no other way.”
Such sentiments are all too common for post-abortive women. They know, deep-down, what they are doing is a heinous crime. They know they are compromising on moral issues.
Becoming pregnant remains a life-changing, and often life-defining moment for women. And rightfully so.
The event triggers big questions to need to be answered. “Am I ready to be a mother?” “How will I be supported through my pregnancy?” “What will life look like, after birth?”
For those who despair at the answers to such questions, abortion becomes the “solution.”
After having her baby dismembered, the post-abortive woman is most likely to feel guilt and remorse.
She know she did something she should not have done. Her life-giving powers are for the good. She just countered those and took life, instead.
Upsetting feelings do not fade away quickly, but can last an entire lifetime. Regret and remorse often set in, even as quickly as the “procedure” has been completed.
2. RUINED ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS
Upon learning the woman is pregnant, romantic couples assess their relationship. To decide to keep the baby serves as an endorsement of the relationship. In this case, the father and the mother are agreeing their lives will be intertwined for at least the next 18 or so years, with this kid.
But too often the pregnancy gives the couples a reason to discontinue their relationship. Having no support during the pregnancy from the father serves as the greater determinant of whether a mother chooses an abortion.
Whether explicitly expressed or implied, women can feel pressured by their lovers to have an abortion. Even if the father does not verbally recommend an abortion, he can be perceived as endorsing the murder of his baby. Furthermore, his lack of excitement over learning he has become a father can be taken as such a sign as well.
The father can give the woman an ultimatum. The baby or him, but she can’t keep both.
For many couples, especially for men, the love in the relationship was conditional anyway. He will be with her, so long as she lets him use her for sexual pleasure. If a baby enters the picture, then that’s commitment he is not willing to consent to. So he walks.
On the other hand, she gives him the sexual pleasure he seeks, in the hopes he will give her affection. She craves feeling loved, and she’ll take what little snippets she can get, even if it’s just for a one-night stand.
The promiscuous lifestyle is a beast.
If she was pressured into the abortion, such feelings may be exacerbated. She may have been told she is “too young,” “too poor,” “would make a poor mother,” etc. If she follows through with the abortion, then she may associate such statements with herself, causing psychological damage.
3. BLAME FOR THE PREGNANCY
Before or after splitting, couples can blame each other for becoming pregnant. Most commonly, one or the other is accused of not using contraception correctly.
Alternatively, the couple can claim the contraceptive failed. Perhaps the condom broke or the Pill did not work as they thought it should have. Failed contraception is a primary reason women procure abortions.
Either way, this becomes an argument that may not be settled, even after the resulting baby has been put to death.
4. SEXUAL DISSATIFACTION
Most post-abortive couples do not remain together. But even if they do, their sex life together may change.
To begin having sex again means risking another pregnancy. Another pregnancy might mean another abortion. An additional abortion would likely bring more feelings of guilt and remorse.
The solution to this many couples opt for, especially post-abortive women, is to postpone sexual intercourse for an indefinite period of time.
As well, women may feel unworthy of motherhood, following an abortion. Thus, they may decide not to engage in the one activity that could physically result in motherhood.
Similarly, women may feel confused over their sexual identity. They may perceive a problem with infertility.
On the other hand, some post-abortive women may feel invigorated to hop in the sack. Learning they can create life can be seen as an empowerment. With something to control, she may try to become pregnant. Seeking a “replacement pregnancy” is not all that uncommon.
5. LOW SELF-ESTEEM
In addition to the guilty feelings, many post-abortive women can experience low self-esteem.
A post-abortive woman may lose confidence in herself to overcome difficulties. She may feel insecure, inferior, or worthless.
If she was pressured into the abortion, such feelings may be exacerbated. She may have been told she is “too young,” “too poor,” “would make a poor mother,” etc. If she follows through with the abortion, then she may associate such statements with herself, causing psychological damage.
She is physically capable of conceiving, yet she has convinced herself she cannot be a mother. The disconnect may cause anguish. Further self-destructive behaviors could follow.
(A special thanks to Dr. David Reardon for compiling research to support this list of side effects of abortion in his book, Aborted Women: Silent No More
YOUR TURN
Please share your thoughts on the above list of side effects from abortion.
If you have personal experience of any of the above or know someone who does, I would like to especially hear from you.
Please sound off below!
