Jeremy Hunt Proposes Reduction of Legal Abortion Limit to 12 Weeks

Jeremy Hunt, The health secretary has suggested the reduction of the legal time limit on abortion to be halved to 12 weeks, from the present time limit of 24 weeks.

He said: “It’s just my view about that incredibly difficult question about the moment that we should deem life to start. I don’t think the reason I have that view is for religious reasons.”

Snoring During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure
According to research from the University of Michigan women who begin snoring during pregnancy are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia.

According to statistics, 91 per cent of abortions happen before the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Doctors are also of the opinion that a 12-week limit would help restrict testing for conditions including Down's syndrome.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have labeled this thought as an insult to women which is also completely against the rights of British women and families.

Maths to Predict Chances of Pregnancy
A new mathematical tool developed by University of Warwick and the London School of Economics researchers can help predict a woman's chances of being pregnant.

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Child�s IQ Linked With Mother's High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy can impact the child’s intelligence negatively, according to a new research.

Test to Determine Viability of Pregnancy
A simple test of the progesterone hormone levels in women who experience abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding could determine whether the pregnancy was viable or not.