Would you assist in abortions?

WalkingInTheRain · Mar 22, 2004

I would not assist in a Abortion Procedure. I am against it in everyway.

missmercy · Mar 22, 2004

Nope. As an adopted child who's birth mom was only 15 -- well, guess it's too close to home for me! Sure am glad she made the decision that she did!!! Hope that she's OK with her choice too.

fergus51 · Mar 22, 2004

I am also an adopted child and glad my birth mom made the decision she did. But, I do know she went through years of anguish because of it, probably just as bad or worse than if she had chosen abortion.

NurseRatchet26 · Mar 22, 2004

First let me say I am 100% for a womans right to make that decision for herself.

But I want no part in making it happen. It is not something I want on my conscience (sp?). In cases of rape or incest or fetal abnormalities such as anencephaly, I would be o.k. with taking care of the woman afterwards if I was needed to. But no, I would never seek out employment in an abortion clinic. Even if they payed 70 bucks an hour.

Brickman · Mar 22, 2004

Yes I would. I can't help but think that the only thing worse than an aborted fetus is an unwanted child. If adoption is an option I would prefere it.

nekhismom · Mar 23, 2004

Wow. I have been thinking about this issue for a long time. I think women have a right to choose, but NOT abuse, abortion. Unfortunately, I do know some women who use abortions as a means of birth control. :crying:

I would NOT have a problem taking care of a woman who has had an abortion. Everyone deserves kind, cosiderate care, right? As for assisting, well, I just don't know if I could. I just don't know. That's the best that I can say for it.

Kim44 · Mar 23, 2004

Assist in abortions? NO

Care for the patient after? YES

fergus51 · Mar 23, 2004

I think that's an important thing (providing non-judgemental care after a woman has had an abortion). I mean, really any of your patients could have had an abortion at some time, so as long as no one starts with the "baby killer" stuff, I think they can still provide good care to women.

MiaLyse, APRN · Mar 23, 2004

Same here. I could not/would not assist in abortion. Take care of the patient afterwards? Yes

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hock1 · Mar 23, 2004

I am just curious. Would you ever work in an abortion clinic? Would you give pills that would cause an abortion? Thanks

If it were to save her life, probably. I'd have to think about the other options. I never say never until I'm in that situation.

Tutti · Mar 23, 2004

Wow, I thought my initial answer would be yes, but after all the reading of the posts I just did, now my answer is I don't know. Yikes! Partial births- No way! Repeat customers- I think I would lose it! Otherwise, I think sometimes it is a really good option for some, so I'm glad there is the choice, just wish there could be a better way of regulating it, but will probably be too complicated. Very sad.....

Betty_SPN_KS, LPN · Mar 23, 2004

I couldn't help with the actual abortion, but I could help care for the woman afterward.