Therapeutic Abortion: Navigating Complex Psychological Grief
Defining Therapeutic Abortion in a Medical and Psychological Context The term therapeutic abortion refers to the intentional termination of a pregnancy by a medical professional to preserve the life or health of the pregnant individual, or in cases where the fetus possesses significant abnormalities. Unlike elective procedures, which are performed based on the individual’s request […]
Reproductive Autonomy: The Psychology of Choice
Historical Context and the Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision The legal landscape governing reproductive rights in the United States was fundamentally shaped by the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, a ruling that recognized a constitutional right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, extending to a woman’s decision […]