abortion
...n places. One good example is the peddlers along the Quiapo church who are selling dried leaves, roots and shrubs that could induce abortion. Although it is illegal, the practice of abortion in our country is very high. It is illegal on our country because we are Catholics and we recognize the sanctity of life and it is our duty to protect the life of the mother and as well as the life of the innocent baby. It is very relevant that we should reflect on the moral issue involving this practice, in order for us to become aware and better informed about its vital significance. What is abortion? It means the termination of the fetus inside the mother’s womb before it is viable or capable of living independently of its mother after it has left the womb. It could be spontaneously or by induction. Spontaneous abortion is or natural abortion is the termination of pregnancy through natural or accidental causes. In lay man’s terms it is also called miscarriage. It is unintentional and involuntary. Induced abortion is the termination of pregnancy These are the methods of induced abortion. 1. Suction Technique – the cervix or the mouth of the uterus is stretched or dilated by inserting a tube through the opening of the womb and connected to a suction machine. The tiny baby is sucked out into a bottle and broken into pieces. 2. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – the cervix is stretched or dilated to admit a forceps or curette. The head of the baby is crushed with forceps and the body is cut into small pieces. 3. Dilation and Extraction (D&E) – the cervix is dilated and the baby is dismembered using pliers-like forceps. The baby’s body is torn apart and the spine is snapped and the skull is crushed. 4. Saline Amniocentesis – a large needle is stick through the belly wall and into the womb. A strong, sterile, saltwa...