An argument broke out between me and my friend who is a medical doctor. I told him that abortion is as criminal as killing but he proved that it is even a birth control method, though a cruel way of family planing. He said when a pregnant woman is very ill and the tests proved that her chances of living is narrow, he said abortion is rather performed than letting the mother die... I almost conceded to his points but i will like to hear from your own point of view.

is euthanasia killing or not?

Abortion is the same as miscarriage (in a leyman's parlance). When health workers talk among themselves they call it abortion but when non-medical people hear of abortion their minds go to a criminal intent at terminating pregnancy.

In Nigeria today, abortion is illegal, but with a provisio.... EXCEPT where the life of the woman is at stake. That may be what the doctor friend was trying to explain to you. In otherwords abortion in Nigeria today is only for therapeutic reasons...any other thing is criminal and both parties involved are liable

Hmmmm! I'm realy leaning from Doctors.