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For what reasons might the fetus have to die to abort a pregnancy?
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Site not a forum: This site is not a forum for philosophical discussions. To abort means to end, to abort a pregnancy means to end it before the fetus can survive outside the womb. This produces death. If you have trouble understanding the concept, a visit to your counselor may help.
Answered 4/5/2013
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It's a definition: If a fetus is living, then an abortion hasn't happened. If a fetus dies on its own (naturally happens 15-20% of the time), it is a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage). If a young fetus dies because the woman intentionally makes it die to stop her pregnancy, it is called a medical abortion (sometimes a surgical abortion). If an older fetus dies on its own, it is a stillbirth.
Answered 12/10/2013
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