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I had a second trimester abortion. I was pregnant with a…

“I had a second trimester abortion. I was pregnant with a much-wanted child who was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality. I made a choice to terminate the pregnancy. It was my third pregnancy, and I was very obviously showing. More important, I could feel the baby move.” quote by Ayelet Waldman
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“I had a second trimester abortion. I was pregnant with a much-wanted child who was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality. I made a choice to terminate the pregnancy. It was my third pregnancy, and I was very obviously showing. More important, I could feel the baby move.”

Ayelet Waldman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A personal decision about terminating a pregnancy with a genetic condition, reflecting on complexity and emotion.

In simple terms: Choosing abortion is a painful, complex decision.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge the difficulty of reproductive choices.

Themes

ethics choice family

Mood

somber reflective

Type

personal ethical

When to use this quote

  • medical consultations
  • support groups

Key Concepts

reproductive rights genetic counseling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What support helped you?
  • How do you process grief?
A Different Perspective

Societal judgment can add pressure.

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