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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAnti-abortionists always show the fetus looking like a full term baby. That is a lie.
Over 90% of abortions happen in the first trimester (by 13 weeks).
Medical researchers agree a fetus is not capable of experiencing pain until the third trimester, somewhere between 29 or 30 weeks.The external and middle ear are taking shape, but fetuses cant hear until about 24 weeks. https://www.npr.org/2022/05/06/1096676197/7-persistent-claims-about-abortion-fact-checked
In a typical abortion, at 9 weeks, the embryo (not even a fetus yet) is about 1.7 cm (0.669 inch) long, from head to tail (yes, it has a tail, and looks like a lizard). An embryo is termed a fetus beginning in the 11th week of pregnancy, which is the 9th week of development after fertilization of the egg. Even then, a women still does not look pregnant; her belly has not expanded yet.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/week-by-week/first-trimester/9-weeks
This tiny bit of cells is what forced birthers value more than the life of a fully formed woman.
Martin Eden
(12,875 posts)NOT a baby!
Response to SunSeeker (Original post)
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Bernardo de La Paz
(49,047 posts)The OP is not about appearance other than superficially, but about development and propaganda.
Nice go putting up a straw man and knocking it down.
Even your choice of words is "right-to-life" wording. NOBODY is "pro-abortion" but self-styled "right-to-life" people use that term frequently AS PROPAGANDA.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,453 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(49,047 posts)Abortion is not pleasant for a woman. It is to be endured, not savored. Are you a man?
I do not wish an abortion on any woman but support all women who feel the need to get one.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,453 posts)pregnant to not be pregnant anymore.
oldsoftie
(12,622 posts)And also the SIZE involved. because that is certainly used as a weapon when they show what looks like full size babies and claim its 9 weeks
I wouldnt start bringing up how long it takes for a fetus to feel pain. I know 2 people who have had kids earlier than 30 weeks.
Roy Rolling
(6,941 posts)There is no real debate over whether a woman has dominion over her own body in 99% of circumstances, and those 1% also apply to men.
The pseudoscientific debate by the controlling class over the size of the fetus is a red herring meant to distract, not enlighten.
I believe if youre opposed to abortions dont get one. If abortion is sinful God will punish me. He doesnt need the help from Republican Jesus to create or destroy the Universe and the people Republicans dont like. This is a political exploitation of women issue, not a medical or religious issue.