Today, however, it is possible to use "amniocentesis to determine the sex of a fetus, followed by abortion if the parents don't want the sort they've begun." (Mairs, p
This has come about as more knowledge is being provided to mothers about health education and family planning. Health workers are starting to work harder at educating women about their health and safety, and intervening more often to protect women's health and prevent dangerous forms of contraception including self-induced abortion (Olenick, 2000)
251). In more recent years in the Philippines studies observe the practice of abortion is still high despite official policies against abortion, except in instances where it may save a woman's life (Singh, et al
251). In more recent years in the Philippines studies observe the practice of abortion is still high despite official policies against abortion, except in instances where it may save a woman's life (Singh, et al
The authors note in the Philippine legal context use of preventive measures is largely accepted especially in cases where fertilization is not proven. Further the author notes that access to the pill and IUD or similar methods of family planning are available through family planning programs in the Philippine's and among public and private hospitals and clinics, as well as pharmacies (Tadiar & Robinson, 1996, p
Another issue is that the poor and under-educated tend to have more kids than those that are more affluent and educated. The latter occurs has seemingly been happening mostly because the rich and educated are more liable to put off having kids while there is not nearly as much precaution and diligence being seen with the poor (Lerner, 2011)