Cry me a river.
It was incredibly painful (physically and emotionally) to lose a baby early in the second trimester. I was stunned at how much it hurt-it was just like contractions. I assume that’s the “cramping” that she finds so painful.
But I didn’t cause my own pain by killing my baby.
I not only have no sympathy left for these women, but the more I hear them seeking sympathy for self inflicted pain the more I feel disgust. Don’t want the physical and emotional trauma? Then don’t murder the baby in your womb.
Such women, sadly, can be very vulnerable to pressure because early pregnancy entails hormonal changes which sometimes profoundly affect emotional state.
Most women who have had babies know about this: sickening emotional tumult, crying, vomiting, and feeling like crap are, unfortunately, are so often present that they are actually listed a symptoms of pregnancy.
I am not saying this to justify abortion, but to explain why women in this state are vulnerable and need protective and supportive help.
This is one of the reasons why Crisis Pregnancy Centers have been successful in saving thousands of women and babies from the violence of abortion. Sometimes the woman just needs a friend to reassure her that the vomiting and weird feelings will SOON go away, she will feel much better a little later, and pregnancy can be a positive experience.
Some may need a LOT more practical help, but sometimes just getting through the first few weeks with strong reassurance, can save her from making a horrible decision.