This is a REAL hot potato and one that is topical in relation to FSU v Western attitudes
FSU W in Soviet times had abortions as a form of contraception - there was NO stigma attached.
My former Wive and present partner had abortions for economic and not wanting a child by the now absent 'father' reasoning
I fire blanks - have had a vasectomy - so such issues have never occurred - other than my first wife being pregnant in what for me was a loveless marriage and I was an idiot - she wanted another child.
I would NEVER have wanted to terminate the pregnancy - but I did have the snip - swiftly - to ensure such weakness would never result in another child, together.
My youngest daughter knows I had stopped loving her Mum and HOPEFULLY believes I do not regret her being here...
What IS the FSU attitude to abortion, today? Has it changed ?
Abortion has been illegal in both Irelands - with plenty of notable cases were ladies went to the mainland UK to have it done.
The Rep of Ireland is re-visiting the issue with a referendum to allow abortion in more cases.
As it is a contentious issue - I started a new thread.
It would be great to hear from FSU ladies as to their feelings / opinions