Abortion


 

History of abortion

According to some anthropologists, (induced) abortion has occurred from ancient times forward. Abortions were induced with sharpened sticks, poisonous herbs, abdominal pressure, special exercises, and other techniques. Many ancient texts contain specific recipes for abortificants, or even descriptions of specialized medical instruments designed to remove a fetus from the womb. Along with changes in medical science, there have been changes in the societal norms and laws that govern abortion.

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Anthropologists - Ancient - Medical - Fetus - Womb - Societal norms

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►Introduction
►Abortion terminology
►Spontaneous abortion
►Induced abortions
►Methods of inducing abortion
►Health risks
►Emergency contraception
►History of abortion
►The abortion debate
►Abortion law
►Related topics
►Sources
►External links

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