... . Once a fetus reaches the third trimester, states may regulate abortion to protect the interests of both women and the unborn (www.prochoice.com). The Roe v. Wade decision stated that the U.S. constitution implies the right of privacy and allows a woman to decide for herself if she will have an abortion. The 1973 decision also dealt with the question of when a fetus becomes ... be performed up to the 24th week of pregnancy. However, it must be proven that continuing on to birth would endanger the physical and mental health of mother or child. Canadian law, on the other hand, allows abor...

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