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There are actually two circumstances where I do support abortion, because the failure to abort most certainly can kill the mother and ultimately lead to the death of the child.

First is tubal pregnancy. I am not aware of any child that has survived past the first trimester. If you are, I would be very interested to see that information and reconsider my opinion on the matter. It is my understanding that failure to abort results in a rupturing of the tube, the death of the child, and poses a grave health risk to the mother (sepsis, among other things).

Second is fetal rejection syndrome. While very rare, there are cases where the body simply rejects the baby, the baby fails to produce sufficient interceptors to prevent the deterioration of the sac. The mother's body is thrown into a state of chaos; half of it trying to build the baby, and half trying to attack the baby as if it was some foreign agent. These babies are often miscarried long before viability, but for those who are not, it again poses a very grave risk to the mother (My girlfriend experienced this agony...wanted the child very much but was rapidly declining, despite continual hospitalization and bed rest).

As to victims of rape, someone very dear to me was raped at 17 by a boyfriend. This otherwise loving girl who often boasted that she wanted a dozen kids called the child a parasite and begged for an abortion. Her parents relented. Now, many years later, she deeply regrets not having the child and giving it a chance at life. She experiences anniversary syndrome, with the accompanying depression. She is now staunchly pro-life and is trying to make peace with God and her conscience.

As I indicated in my initial post, I am in a high risk pregnancy at the moment and it could have serious implications on my health. Given my history and health issues, I could rationalize an abortion.

But my eyes have seen the truth, in pictures of the aborted and in the OB's monitor, where the little flickering light is my child's heartbeat. I have two beautiful children, and I know the precious gift I carry within me. I will do what I must to bring this baby into the world, with God's grace.