Abstract
Several arguments are presented for a substantial expansion of specialised care after unintended pregnancy. First, a brief outline of the prevalence of abortion in the Netherlands is given. Next, the current available care facilities for women with an unintended pregnancy are discussed. Then the risks and effects of abortion on the mental and physical health of women are looked at. Finally, three ethical
arguments in favour of specialised care are presented, regarding the intrinsic dignity of the human embryo, the equality principle and women’s autonomy. During specialised care, all relevant options and circumstances after unintended pregnancy need to be dealt with.
arguments in favour of specialised care are presented, regarding the intrinsic dignity of the human embryo, the equality principle and women’s autonomy. During specialised care, all relevant options and circumstances after unintended pregnancy need to be dealt with.
| Original language | Dutch |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2-9 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Tijdschrift voor gezondheidszorg en ethiek |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Mar 2017 |