Purpose of the North Carolina Abortion Bill

Some may contest the underlying nature of the recent abortion bill passed in North Carolina and press that the bill is undermining women’s rights.  My research however has found prolific evidence that abortion clinics in North Carolina have failed to meet even the most basic health standards. An abortion clinic in Charlotte was shut down on May 13, 2013 after an inspection found them to not in compliance to North Carolina health standards.  A Preferred Women’s Health Center abortion clinic had already violated health codes before in December.  During the December inspection the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services “found dead insects, blood splatters and dirty surgical instruments” at the Charlotte location.  In May the clinic was found guilty of advising women to drink the drug methotrexate.  Methotrexate, however, is intended to be injected.  There have been countless reports similar to this repeatedly coming from North Carolina’s subpar abortion clinics.  It is unacceptable for these clinics that claim they have women’s health in their best interest to not follow the regulations set by the state of North Carolina.

Governor Pat McCrory has made multiple statements explaining the purpose of this new piece of legislation.  He wants it to be known that he in no way is trying to limit the rights of women but instead endorse a bill that “will result in safer conditions for North Carolina women”.  McCrory goes on to say, “This law does not further limit access and those who contend it does are more interested in politics than the health and safety of our citizens”.

Introduction

Abortion is a controversial issue that many foresee as never being fully settled.  This blog has been developed in order to address the harmful side effects that accompany post abortion procedures.  This blog is also a source for the general public to form a more in depth, non-religion affiliated understanding from a college students point of view.

When an abortion is performed it is not an “over and done with” situation.  Consequently after an abortion has been executed, female patients become severely at risk to psychological and health complications.  The psychological effects can often be contributed to the regrets that follow the operation.  In many instances the lingering question of “what if” haunts the patient after her choice to go through with the permanent procedure.  A woman’s reason to abort a pregnancy should also be taken into consideration.  According to the organization North Carolina Right to Life approximately 93 percent of abortions are induced for motives not affiliated with medical reasons.  These reasons could range anywhere from pressure from the unborn child’s father, extended family, or even society.  In this day and age women are being bombarded by façades regarding sex and it’s overwhelming “popularity”.  It gives women a false sense of content and fails to educated them of consequences.

Legislation in North Carolina has made strides towards developing a solution.  Due to the abundance of unsanitary facilities in North Carolina a bill has recently been passed that will require stricter regulations for abortion clinics in the state.  The new policies have led to a mass shutdown of clinics statewide.