PSYCH 110 week 1 assignment

Since several months, very restrictive laws are passed about abortion in America. For instance, Alabama voted a bill that bans abortion in all situations, including rape and incest. The only exception is a very high health risk for the mother. Beyond the fact that these new laws go against the women’s right and against the right to dispose of their body, being denied an abortion for an unintended pregnancy could seriously impact life and especially mental health of the mother and child. Several points must be considered: - The multiple risks of an illegal abortion, in unsafe conditions, - The ability to establish a bond with the child, - The ability to provide care and a positive environment to the child, - The impact of carrying a child from a violent relationship, - The impact of a denied abortion on the whole family (if other children are already present), and the risk of abuse, - What’s the future of these unwanted children, and the effects on the following generation?