reported that they had been subjected to them at least once in their reproductive lives...Note again that it is impossible to fairly adjudicate each and every case within 24 weeks or less. Therefore, it is an injustice to deny women the option of abortion. Note also that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Strongly supports legalized abortion procedures, so that women have professional medical care...and not have to endure the outcomes of Self, or 'Back Alley' abortions, which well definitely occur under abortion bans.
Here is an AI summary of how Coerced pregnancies occur...
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AI Overview
Coerced pregnancy involves manipulating or forcing a partner to become pregnant, continue a pregnancy, or terminate one against their will. Examples include birth control sabotage (tampering with pills, breaking condoms), direct threats of violence, withholding funds for contraception, or forcing sex without protection
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Examples of Reproductive Coercion Behaviors:
Contraceptive Sabotage: An intimate partner breaks condoms, hides or flushes birth control pills, or removes a vaginal ring without consent
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Forced Sex/Unprotected Sex: Refusing to use a condom or forcing sex without using contraception
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Manipulation and Threats: Threatening to leave, become violent, or commit infidelity if a partner does not become pregnant
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Medical Interference: Preventing a partner from going to a doctor to access birth control )
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Forced Continuation or Termination: Forcing a partner to continue a pregnancy or, conversely, threatening violence to force a partner to terminate a pregnancy
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Pregnancy Maintenance: Perpetrators may intentionally keep a partner pregnant continually (getting them pregnant again shortly after giving birth)
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Common Coercive Tactics:
Physical Violence: Injuring a pregnant partner to force a miscarriage
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Financial Control: Withholding money necessary to purchase contraception
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Monitoring: Obsessively tracking a partner's menstrual cycle
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These tactics are often part of intimate partner violence and are designed to exert control over a partner's body and life
.ACOG
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