True, but there are other medical conditions that would have to be considered. For example, delaying chemotherapy could be fatal to the mother, but getting chemotherapy would kill the child. Toxemia generally occurs late in pregnancies, after the child has become viable, but not always. Taking the child early puts its life at greater risk, but could be necessary to save the life of the mother. If the child is taken early, but dies, I wouldn't wanna see anyone charged. You are correct, and I don't see abortion ever being banned in these circumstances. The real issue is DEFINING what is meant by "life of the mother." A 20 year old crying about how she is going to have stretch marks and never look good in a bikini again and is depressed because she doesn't think it's fair that she have to be resonsible DOES NOT COUNT.