Author Description

There are approximately 100,000 abortions in Australia each year, while there are 250,000 live births each year. There are 2 aborted pregnancies for every 5 which result in a birth. This book seeks to provide a balanced, non-judgemental overview of the controversial abortion debate with arguments by both pro-choice and pro-life groups and looks at unplanned pregnancy and the moral, emotional and legal issues raised by the decison to either have a termination or raise a child. Information is also provided on termination procedures, effective contraception practices, the morning-after pill, teenage pregnancy issues, the options of parenting and adoption, and counselling.