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For many

women, the appearance of two parallel lines on a home pregnancy test results in

the joyful anticipation of a new baby. For others, however, the news of a

pregnancy may not be cause for celebration. The reasons for not wanting a pregnancy

are varied and personal. A woman may not be in a position to support a child

financially. She may be in an abusive relationship or not in a relationship at

all.  She may feel too young or not have

enough support in place to undertake the responsibility of raising a baby. Perhaps,

she wants to finish school and establish a career before starting a family. She

may find herself pregnant as a result of sexual assault. A poor prenatal

diagnosis indicating abnormalities or genetic defects in the baby may cause

anxiety and stress in the mother. The mother’s life may even be at risk. For

these and many other reasons, a woman may decide to end her pregnancy in

abortion.