[Mrs. Don-o]

"It think what they are saying is that one can treat the mother and save her, even at risk to the baby, but an overt act to abort the baby is not called for. IOW, it's OK to do the treatment. If the baby dies, it's not a sin.... And not an abortion."

Yes, HairOfTheDog, that's succinctly and exactly right.

[HairOfTheDog]

Well, thanks, I though it was kindof clumsily said ;~D... but I can see the distinction. It's not an abortion for the health of the mother argument. It's a treatment for the mother at risk to the baby argument.