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Relationship between abortion and child abuse.

P Ney

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Permissive abortion may not reduce child abuse and infanticide as claimed. Instead, research suggests abortion could increase child abuse rates by hindering mother-infant bonding in subsequent pregnancies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Child Psychology
    • Societal Impact of Medical Practices

    Background:

    • Permissive abortion is advocated to decrease child abuse and infanticide.
    • However, empirical evidence supporting this claim is lacking.
    • Concerns are rising that abortion may inadvertently contribute to child abuse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore potential mechanisms linking increased abortion rates to increased child abuse.
    • To examine the psychological effects of abortion on maternal bonding.
    • To question the societal implications of endorsing abortion on request.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and hypothesis formulation.
    • Analysis of existing evidence on abortion's psychological sequelae.

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  • Theoretical modeling of abortion's impact on mother-infant bonding.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight potential pathways are outlined suggesting abortion may increase child abuse.
    • Evidence indicates abortion can lead to depression, impairing subsequent mother-infant bonding.
    • First-trimester abortions may disrupt crucial bonding mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The hypothesis suggests a potential link between abortion rates and child abuse.
    • Abortion may negatively affect maternal bonding capabilities.
    • Medical endorsement of abortion on request might compromise child safety and welfare.