Prenatal development and abortion

Compare the following scenarios and explain how a total abortion ban would impact the development of the individual in each scenario. Lastly, explain whether you believe each of these people should be forced to give birth or granted safe and legal access to an abortion with a defense on your position.

Scenario A: Jasmine is a 19-year-old college student with plans to pursue a graduate degree. She is the first in her family to attend college and has a full academic scholarship. She is financially reliant on her scholarship and part-time work. Jasmine recently discovered she is 8 weeks pregnant after a contraceptive failure. Her relationship with the child’s father, a fellow student, is casual and not long-term. He is supportive of whatever decision she makes but does not want to be a parent.

Scenario B: Carla is 38 years old and married with two children, ages 7 and 4. She works full-time as a teacher and lives in a suburban neighborhood. Carla’s recent prenatal checkup at 14 weeks of gestation revealed a severe fetal anomaly that would likely result in the baby not surviving more than a few days after birth. Her OB-GYN explained that continuing the pregnancy poses a significant risk of uterine rupture and other complications due to a past C-section.

Scenario C: Maya is a 16-year-old high school student in Pennsylvania. One night after attending a party, Maya was sexually assaulted by someone she thought was a friend. She later discovers she is 10 weeks pregnant. Maya worries about stigma-being a “rape victim” and possibly being judged for her decision, no matter what it is.