Sometimes abortions can occur naturally because the baby does not develop normally or the mother may have an injury, which would prevent her from carrying the pregnancy to term. This type of abortion is called a spontaneous abortion, which is usually known as a miscarriage.

Abortion used to be a crime and in some countries like Ireland it still is. Each year 140,000 abortions take place without the consent of the father. Even if the father of the baby is married to the expectant mother he still has no rites and cannot stop the abortion.

In 1967 David Steel introduced a bill, which became the abortion act. This said that an abortion could take place for up to 28 weeks. However now it has been amended to 24 weeks, because now doctors can keep babies alive from 24 weeks. After 24 weeks abortions are very rare but if two doctors decide that it is appropriate to still have an abortion because of the risk to the mother or the baby then it could take place.

Some Catholics may respond by taking part in protests and demonstrations, so they can express their opinions publicly. Also some may write a letter to their local MP’s so they can voice their opinions. Also they might ask Parliament for the repeal of the Abortion Act 1967 and its replacement by a statue, so that the unborn child can have protection.

Catholics would say that if the mother cannot cope with a baby, then she should give birth still and then could have the baby adopted, as there are many parents who cannot have a baby and would really be thankful for one. This way the baby can have a life. If the mother wants to keep the baby then there are many support groups who can assist her. LIFE can offer the mother support and counselling and will also help her with accommodation. LIFE can also give the mother practical help and follow up care.

Catholics may also raise money to give to collections so the mother can have support. This helps the mother because if she has support when she is pregnant, she will keep the baby.

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