TRIGGERnometry Doctor: Why I Changed My Mind About Abortion
Feb 24, 2022
Doctor Calum Miller, a medical ethicist from the University of Oxford, shares his transformative journey regarding abortion. He delves into the complexities of UK laws, revealing surprising truths about the timeframe for legal abortions. Miller discusses the contentious debates on personhood and the moral implications surrounding fertilized eggs. He examines the deep emotional experiences of women facing unwanted pregnancies and those grappling with disabilities in unborn children. This insightful dialogue emphasizes nuanced discussions on personal choice alongside societal responsibilities.
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Twins in the Womb
- Calum Miller recounts delivering twins via C-section and realizing the stark contrast in how we treat life inside versus outside the womb.
- This experience significantly influenced his views on abortion.
Late-Term Abortions and Disability
- While most abortions occur early, thousands happen after 20 weeks in the UK, even for non-medical reasons.
- Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks for most reasons and up to birth for disabilities, even minor ones like a cleft lip.
The Reality of Abortion Procedures
- Medical abortions use pills to stop fetal development and induce miscarriage, sometimes requiring foeticide for late-term abortions.
- Surgical abortions involve vacuum aspiration or dismemberment, which can be traumatic for both the fetus and practitioners.
