I think a big factor for a woman that decides to abort is the fact that people would know that she had been pregnant and would wonder where the baby is if she put it up for adoption. Then she'd have to explain (or get around explaining) that she has put it up for adoption, which must be mortifying for a woman to do. Something like this may have been a factor here. Mizz Richards is not ashamed, however, to tell the whole world that she slaughtered her twins in the womb. She needs our prayers.
GenX, that woman is so self-absorbed I don't think it would even bother her. I do however agree with your premise but in her case I don't think she even qualifies for any benefit of a doubt.