Question

How do right-for-lifers get around the argument of the pregnant woman's future?

Community Answer

Pro-life people will usually say that motherhood is worth it, that adoption would allow the woman to return to her life in 9 months, or that the hardship doesn't outweigh the fetus' life. However, this argument will do little to convince a suffering person. The truth is that an unplanned pregnancy can cause serious hardship, such as loss of a job, ostracism from peers and family, huge financial expense, and medical complications. These problems can be devastating to someone with little resources. So, is it worth carrying the fetus to term? Some people can handle it, and some can't. Better support of pregnant people, poor families, and single-parent families could help lead to fewer abortions, because more people would be able to handle pregnancy and parenthood. Remember to be kind to people who are struggling, even if you don't agree with how they choose to handle it.