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An exploration of the factors behind the geographical variation in the proportion of teenage pregnancies ending in abortion. This study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of why the proportions of under-18 pregnancies which end in abortion varies throughout Britain.
New Zealand study has found that 35% reported five or more negative reactions. The research team concluded that "many women experience a mixture of both positive and negative emotions about having an abortion," but said that that the results do not support the belief that abortion is better for women than unwanted or unplanned pregnancy.
Recent English study found that more than one in three women seeking abortion had experienced lifetime domestic violence.
Women who had an abortion in the first or second trimester had a 35% increased risk of a low birth weight baby and a 36% raised risk of a pre-term baby in later pregnancies.
New study published in the peer-reviewed journal Public Health has found that abortion can impact relationships for both women and men.
'Forced Abortion in America' documents many cases of violence in which pregnant girls, teens and women were threatened, assaulted or killed for refusing to abort. Homicide has been found to be the leading cause of death among pregnant women in US.
Huge German study substantiates the link between abortion and an increased risk of premature births. Woman with one prior abortion, very pre-term birth risk is boosted by 30%, while more than one prior abortion the risk increases by 90%.
Study shows that women who have aborted are at a higher risk for a variety of mental health problems including anxiety, mood, and substance abuse disorders.
A second study in New Zealand finds increase in risk of mental disorders associated with abortion. It found that women who had had abortions had rates of mental disorder that were about 30% higher.
Covers the state of play of adoption from local authority care in the UK and research into the factors influencing placement outcomes.
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