“Why do women terminate pregnancies?”
The decision to terminate a pregnancy is complex and involves many factors. Each woman has different reasons, and every reason is significant to their lives. Let’s see why some choose this path.
1. Not financially ready
- High cost of raising a child – Many women do not have sufficient financial stability.
- No income or already have financial burdens – Need to take care of family or already have children.
- Not yet graduated – Unable to take on additional expenses.
2. Family and relationship issues
- Lack of support from partner – Some are abandoned or the partner refuses to take responsibility.
- Family disapproval – Some face pressure from parents or relatives.
- Pregnancy from sexual violence – Coercion or rape is a significant factor for some to choose termination.
3. Physical and mental health issues
- Pre-existing conditions that may endanger the pregnancy – Such as heart disease, high blood pressure.
- Pregnancy may affect mental health – Some have depression or severe stress.
- Severe fetal abnormalities – In some cases, doctors recommend termination to prevent complications.
4. Not ready to be a mother or have no plans to start a family
- Do not want children at this time – Some women are not ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child.
- Want to plan their life first – Such as wanting to build a career or have future goals.
- Already have children and cannot care for more – Some have children to care for already and cannot take on more responsibility.
5. Unplanned pregnancy
- Contraceptive failure – Such as a broken condom or contraceptive pill error.
- Lack of access to appropriate contraception – Some areas lack education on prevention.
6. Social and legal factors
- Social pressure – Fear of being judged or criticized.
- Legal status – Some countries or families do not allow single women to be pregnant. For example, Indonesia states that premarital sex and extramarital sex, including cohabitation of unmarried couples, are considered criminal offenses (information from https://www.bbc.com/thai/articles/c28317m2wwpo).
- Lack of support network – No one to help care for the child.
Every decision has a reason, and women should have the right to choose the best path for themselves.
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