The fetus, in many cases, dies just as a human adult or child would: It bleeds to death as it is torn from limb from limb. The fetus can be alive at the beginning of the dismemberment process and can survive for a time while its limbs are being torn off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In some abortions, the fetus may die in a manner resembling adult death, with bleeding and dismemberment.
- In plain terms
- Some abortions can cause fetal death that looks like a violent adult death.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the visceral reality of certain abortion procedures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does the portrayal of fetal death affect public opinion?
- What standards should govern the description of medical procedures?
Another view
The description may be graphic and not reflect all abortion methods.
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