The simple definition of termination of pregnancy causes such an outcry and voice in society. When many hear the word abortion, they think of a woman getting rid of her baby because she wasn't safe with her partner and making a selfish decision. An abortion can also occur spontaneously and this is called a miscarriage. It is important to understand the reasons why each abortion was chosen before judging the baby's parents or the doctor involved. Many say abortions are unethical because they speak with the voice of the baby, but some voices find the side where there are circumstances that make abortion ethical and necessary, which defines pro-choice and pro -life. Abortion is one of the safest medical options. procedures to be carried out. Unfortunately, many people turn to unsafe abortions. Every year, approximately 42 million abortions are performed worldwide. Of the 42 million carried out, 20 million are not secure. 70,000 maternal deaths result from these unsafe abortions. With this high number of deaths, you would think that people would just let their child live rather than end their baby's life as well as their own. Induced abortions can include herbs, sharp tools, traditional methods and even physical trauma. If people have to go through pain and high expenses to just erase their mistake, they should just be safe with their partner and save themselves the trouble. Abortion laws and debates have been ongoing since the 1820s, when abortion was prohibited after the fourth month of life. pregnancy. Early feminists such as Susan B. Anthony promoted prevention. They believed that men were pushing women to have abortions. Later down the road, femi...... middle of paper...... the choice group is happy because their opinions are upvoted. Until the time, if it ever comes, that abortion becomes illegal, pro-lifers will have to hope that couples make the right decision. There are so many families who need a child to adopt and no one should take the ability to have children for granted. Works Cited “Especially for Men.” Men and abortion. NP, 2006. Web. December 22, 2011. Lewis, John Johnson. “History of Abortion.” About.com. NP, 2011. Web. December 22, 2011. abortion.htm>. Martin, Courtney E. “Why Men Should Be Included in Abortion Discussions.” Alter Net. Np, September 6, 2007. Web. December 22, 2011.Monohan. Abortion Facts. NP, 2006. Web. December 22. 2011..