Despite the fact that abortion is largely illegal in Mexico, the abortion rate increased by one-third between 1990 and 2006, according to a recent national survey. The 2006 abortion rate in Mexico was more than 40% higher than the U.S. rate, where abortion is broadly legal and accessible.
In 2007, abortion was legalized in Mexico City within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy; however, abortion remains illegal in other Mexican states.
“These findings confirm research from other parts of the world – that making abortion illegal does not significantly decrease its frequency, it just makes it unsafe and puts women’s lives at risk,” said Fatima Juarez, lead author of the study.
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I never got to meet George in person but spoke with him on the phone and referred patients to him on a routine basis. The man who murdered George will have to answer to God for his horrible act of violence. I and many others will miss George, his work and his compassion for women. I will remember his wife, his four children and his 10 grand children forever. I am so very sorry for your loss, for the whole worlds' loss!!!
Sincerely,
"A Soldier For George"
Last August, I found out I had gotten pregnant by my ex-boyfriend. I was on Seasonique, so was supposed to only have a period every 3 months, so when my period never came I didn't think twice. Until the pregnancy symptoms started. I was 15 weeks by the time I found out and had an abortion, and I very well could have been farther along and needed someone like Dr. Tiller's services. I feel no need to justify my abortion; it was simply what I had to do, and I do not ever regret it. I regret getting into the situation in the first place, of course, but I was able to talk to my parents (both liberal physicians) about it and have my mother at the clinic with me to hold my hand when I needed it. I would like for any woman reading this who will have or has had an abortion to know that I am holding your hand now. I work at an abortion clinic currently, and I constantly give my patients as much love, compassion, and empathy as I can. Thank you, Dr. Tiller, for doing the same, without bias or judgement, and thank you, everyone posting and reading, for being on this journey of choice with me.
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