how does abortion work?

Answer 1

There are many methods of abortion. The procedure used depends largely upon the stage of pregnancy and the size of the unborn child. Dr. J.C. Willke, in his book, Abortion Questions and Answers (Hayes Publishing Co. Inc, Cincinnati, 1985), has divided the methods of abortion into three main categories: those that invade the uterus and kill the child by instruments which enter the uterus through the cervix; those that kill the preborn child by administration of drugs and then induce labor and the delivery of a dead baby; and, those that invade the uterus by abdominal surgery.

Dilation of the uterus is required in cervical methods of abortion. The usual method of dilation is to insert a series of instruments of increasing size into the cervix. A set of dilators, metallic curved instruments, are used to open the cervix sufficiently to accommodate the instruments of abortion. In contrast with a normal birth, where the dilation occurs slowly over a period of many hours, the forceful stretching by the abortionist to open the cervix takes a matter of seconds. This premature and unnatural stretching of the cervix can result in permanent physical injury to the mother.

Laminaria (dehydrated material, usually seaweed) is sometimes used to reduce damage to the cervix. Inserted into the cervix the day before the scheduled abortion, it absorbs water and swells, gradually pushing open the cervix in the process.

Eight-week pre-born baby
At eight to nine weeks the eyelids have begun forming and hair appears. By the ninth and tenth weeks the preborn child sucks her thumb, turns somersaults, jumps, can squint to close out light, frown, swallow, and move her tongue.

At this early stage of development, suction abortions are performed using a smaller tube, requiring little dilation of the cervix. This is called "menstrual extraction." However, if all the fetal remains are not removed, infection results, requiring full dilation of the cervix and a scraping out of the womb.

Suction Aspiration
This is the most common method of abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. General or local anesthesia is given to the mother and her cervix is quickly dilated. A suction curette (hollow tube with a knife-edged tip) is inserted into the womb. This instrument is then connected to a vacuum machine by a transparent tube. The vacuum suction, 29 times more powerful than a household vacuum cleaner, tears the fetus and placenta into small pieces which are sucked through the tube into a bottle and discarded.

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
This method is similar to the suction method with the added insertion of a hook shaped knife (curette) which cuts the baby into pieces. The pieces are scraped out through the cervix and discarded [Note: This abortion method should not be confused with a therapeutic D&C done for reasons other than pregnancy.]

Twelve-week pre-born baby
By the end of the third month all arteries are present, including the coronary vessels of the heart. Blood is circulating through these vessels to all body parts.

The heart beat ranges during this fetal period from 110 to 160 beats per minute. All blood cells are produced by the liver and spleen, a job soon taken over by the bone marrow. White blood cells, important for immunity, are formed in the lymph nodes and thymus.

Vocal chords are complete, and the child can and does sometimes cry (silently). The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. The fetus may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain closed until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.

10% OF ALL ABORTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT THE GESTATIONAL AGES BELOW. THAT MEANS THAT OUT OF THE 1.3 MILLION UNBORN BABIES KILLED BY ABORTION EVERY YEAR, 128,000 ARE KILLED IN THE SECOND OR THIRD TRIMESTER. THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF ONE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACK PER WEEK.
14 weeks - Muscles lengthen and become organized. The mother will soon start feeling the first flutters of the baby kicking and moving inside.

15 weeks - The fetus has an adult's taste buds and may be able to savor the mother's meals.

16 weeks - Five and a half inches tall and only six ounces in weight, eyebrows, eyelashes and fine hair appear. The child can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersault.

Eighteen week pre-born baby
The fetus is now about 5 inches long. The child blinks, grasps, and moves her mouth. Hair grows on the head and body.

20 weeks - The child can hear and recognize mother's voice. Though still small and fragile, the baby is growing rapidly and could possibly survive if born at this stage. Fingernails and fingerprints appear. Sex organs are visible. Using an ultrasound device, the doctor can tell if the child is a girl or a boy. The one on the left is a baby girl.

Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
This method is used up to 18 weeks' gestation. Instead of the loop-shaped knife used in D&C abortions, a pair of forceps is inserted into the womb to grasp part of the fetus. The teeth of the forceps twist and tear the bones of the unborn child. This process is repeated until the fetus is totally dismembered and removed. Usually the spine must be snapped and the skull crushed in order to remove them.

Salt Poisoning (Saline Injection):
Used after 16 weeks (four months) when enough fluid has accumulated. A long needle injects a strong salt solution through the mother's abdomen into the baby's sac. The baby swallows this fluid and is poisoned by it. It also acts as a corrosive, burning off the outer layer of skin. It normally takes somewhat over an hour for the baby to die from this. Within 24 hours, labor will usually set in and the mother will give birth to a dead or dying baby. (There have been many cases of these babies being born alive. They are usually left unattended to die. However, a few have survived and later been adopted.)

Six month pre-born baby
Seen here at six months, the unborn child is covered with a fine, downy hair called lanugo. Its tender skin is protected by a waxy substance called vernix. Some of this substance may still be on the child's skin at birth at which time it will be quickly absorbed. The child practices breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid into developing lungs.

Prostaglandin Chemical Abortion:
This form of abortion uses chemicals developed by the Upjohn Pharmaceutical Co. which cause the uterus to contract intensely, pushing out the developing baby. The contractions are more violent than normal, natural contractions, so the unborn baby is frequently killed by them -- some have even been decapitated. Many, however, have also been born alive.

Hysterotomy or Caesarean Section:
Used mainly in the last three months of pregnancy, the womb is entered by surgery through the wall of the abdomen. The technique is similar to a Caesarean delivery, except that the umbilical cord is usually cut while the baby is still in the womb, thus cutting off his oxygen supply and causing him to suffocate. Sometimes the baby is removed alive and simply left in a corner to die of neglect or exposure.

30 weeks - For several months, the umbilical cord has been the baby's lifeline to the mother. Nourishment is transferred from the mother's blood, through the placenta, and into the umbilical cord to the fetus. If the mother ingests any toxic substances, such as drugs or alcohol, the baby receives these as well.

32 weeks - The fetus sleeps 90-95% of the day, and sometimes experiences REM sleep, an indication of dreaming.

Five steps to a partial birth abortion:
1) Guided by ultrasound, the abortionist grabs the baby's legs with forceps.
2) The baby's leg is pulled out into the birth canal.
3) The abortionist delivers the baby's entire body, except for the head
4) The abortionist jams scissors into the baby's skull. The scissors are then opened to enlarge the skull.
5) The scissors are removed and a suction catheter is inserted. The child's brains are sucked out, causing the skull to collapse. The dead baby is then removed.
CONTRARY TO WHAT MOST PEOPLE BELIEVE, THIS PROCEDURE IS not ILLEGAL, AND IS BEING DONE AS WE SPEAK IN WICHITA, KANSAS BY "DR." TILLER FOR SUCH RIDICULOUS REASONS AS "DEPRESSION OF THE MOTHER". SEE http://www.dr-tiller.com

40 weeks - The baby, now approximately seven and a half pounds, is ready for life outside its mother's womb. At birth the placenta will detach from the side of the uterus and the umbilical cord will cease working as the child takes his first breaths of air. The child's breathing will trigger changes in the structure of the heart and bypass arteries which will force all blood to now travel through the lungs.

SOURCES
FACTS AND TESTIMONY OF WHAT AN ABORTION PROCEDURE REALLY IS.
http://www.lifesite.net/abortiontypes
http://www.priestsforlife.org/testimony/jillstanektestimony.htm

Answer 2

I would suggest looking at an abortion video or website it could give u more info than anyone on this site. I noticed u didn't say u were thinking about having one but just in case, I had a miscarriage Wed. and there isn't anything I wouldn't do to have that pregnancy back. I feel empty, confused, heart broken, and that was just the aftermath of a miscarriage I can't imagine how one would feel if it were done purposely. Also, A lot of women find it hard to get pregnant when they're ready after having an abortion...something to think about.

Answer 3

Sheesh she isn't asking if she should HAVE one just how they work. Its just a question.

There are a few different types. Best place to find all the info is always wikipedia.org

Most common is either the morning after pill [big dose of birth control pills taken in a few doses to "prevent pregnancy" - but it is considered a form of abortion. They have to be taken within 72 hours.

Also very common is an umbrella like device put into your cervix a few days before to soften it, and then the fetus is either vacuumed out, or cut and then expelled by the doctor.

Its not pretty.

Answer 4

You go to a doctor who should give you all your options. If you decide to go ahead with the abortion you will go to a clinic or hospital. You will be put to sleep briefly, for about 6-10 minutes probably. While asleep your feet will be placed in stirrups, your cervix will be dilated using metal rods. A metal spatula type object will be inserted to scrape the sides of the uterus inside to dislodge the pregnancy. Then a plastic suction cannula is inserted through your cervix and turned on. The pregnance is then sucked into a canister where it will be sent to pathology. They clean you up, lower your legs, wake you up and send you to recovery for about an hour. Thats pretty much it for the procedure.

Answer 5

Go to a website or speak to a doctor and find out. No one here is going to give an actual answer to a controversial subject like that love.
It's almost the same as getting on a plane and joking about carrying a bomb...

Answer 6

I think we should give a chance for baby to be born. Human and animals alike.. nature have a way to control them (especially for animals). I don't have a pet atm, but there are a bunch of stray cats in my complex that help to control the rat population (and lizard, they sometimes eat them).

Answer 7

They dialate you and then they suck the baby out of your uterus and then even if it is alive, they make sure it is dead, cause if it is alive, then they murder it.
You really ought to watch the film on abortions, it isn't pretty.
From the day of conception, that is a human being. If you have it aborted, then it is murder, plain and simple. Then may the good Lord have mercy on your soul.

Answer 8

i like how you do not say one thing about actually getting one, just asking how it works. and yet all the crazy right wing people are automatically turned on by the thought of slamming anything remotely pro choice. maybe shes talking about abortions that happen naturally, Ive heard people with PhD use aborted in that way so why don't you listen before automatically turning to hate?

well i don't actually know how they work, but i always hear the jokes about the coat hangers. so i would imagine that they either pop the sac around the embryo or fetus, and then either suck it out or it becomes dislodged on its own.

Answer 9

The baby is sucked out of you by a tube ripping arms and legs off! Shame on you!

Answer 10

It is a gross surgery. I saw a film of one in Spain once but I can't tell the exact workings.

Answer 11

IT WORKS LIKE THIS THE DOCTOR AND I USE THE TERM LOOSELY PREPARES THE BABY FOR A BREACH BIRTH SO IT'LL COME OUT FEET FIRST EVERYTHING BUT THE BABIES HEAD WILL COME OUT BECAUSE THE BUTCHER HOLDS THE BABIES HEAD IN THE MOTHERS WOMB AND DRIVES A PAIR OF SHARP SCISSORS AT THE BASE OF THE SCULL INTO THE BRAIN AND OPENS THEM UP A LARGER HOLE TO SUCK THE BABIES BRAINS OUT THE WHOLE TIME THE BABY IS KICKING AND SHAKING BECAUSE OF THE PAIN AND THE BUTCHER GETS HIS MONEY