It's actually called a D & C - a dilation and curettage, which is basically just getting into the uterus to scrape the inner walls, clean it out so infection can't set in. I don't think it's used just in abortion procedures, though.
When a couple has many miscarriages, I always wonder if it's nature's way of telling them THAT sperm and egg are NOT a good idea together (notice I don't drag God or fate into this - I'm talking biology, sort of like trying to put the wrong blood type into someone for a transfusion). It doesn't mean the people wouldn't be good parents.
And yeah, I think far too many people do have children because it's the thing to do, or they have an "oops!" baby and just go with it. Not every child has to be planned, but each one should be welcomed by the person having it, IMO.
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Date: 2006-07-25 06:01 am (UTC)When a couple has many miscarriages, I always wonder if it's nature's way of telling them THAT sperm and egg are NOT a good idea together (notice I don't drag God or fate into this - I'm talking biology, sort of like trying to put the wrong blood type into someone for a transfusion). It doesn't mean the people wouldn't be good parents.
And yeah, I think far too many people do have children because it's the thing to do, or they have an "oops!" baby and just go with it. Not every child has to be planned, but each one should be welcomed by the person having it, IMO.