Limiting late-term abortions is necessary to safeguard the physical and mental health of women, as the risks associated with later-stage abortions may increase.

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Limiting late-term abortions is necessary to safeguard the physical and mental health of women, as the risks associated with later-stage abortions may increase.

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Opposing arguments

Evidence suggests that legal abortion, regardless of gestational age, is significantly safer than childbirth and that restrictions may not have a factual basis in improving women's health outcomes.
Later-term abortions are often sought due to medical complications or diagnoses that could not be made earlier in pregnancy, and restrictions may endanger women's health by limiting their access to necessary care.

Supported voting positions

Ban abortion after three months on the federal level

Supporting arguments

Limiting the availability of late-term abortions could reduce the potential for psychological distress or regret associated with such decisions, thereby safeguarding mental health.

Voting issues

Abortion regulation

Referenced by

Ban abortion after three months on the federal level

US Politics

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