Social Psychology, Society, Pregnancy and Abortion
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Pregnancy is the miracle of life. Many people agree to this sentiment and say it often. I would even dare say that pregnant mothers are the ‘keepers of the torch.’ Meaning they can make the decision if the baby growing inside their body will make it to full term.
Yes, there are many circumstances that could complicate a pregnancy. But the bottom line is everyone reading this might want to make the next Mother’s Day filled with special accolades for your mom, if she is still with us. She could have changed the course of your life without you having had any say so whatsoever.
The following abstract found on the National Library of Medicine website, is entitled, “The Phenomenon of Pregnancy — A Psychological View,” and it establishes the baseline for the argument I wish to present in this piece.
“Pregnancy is a very specific and complex period in a woman’s life. The accompanying changes are observed not only on the biological/physiological plane but also in her psychological and social functioning. Altered psychological functioning can occur from the very beginning to the end of pregnancy…
