New Series: A History of Abortion in the US and Worldwide
Sit and drink pennyroyal tea
Distill the life that’s inside of me- "Pennyroyal Tea," Nirvana, In Utero
Did you know that pennyroyal was used for hundreds of years to induce abortion? Did you also know that the earliest recorded recipe for an abortion-inducing medication was in 2600 BCE?* It’s a hot topic now, but it’s been around for a long time, and abortion’s history is worth exploring.
During the month of February, I’ll delve into abortion’s roots and the source of the controversy surrounding it. I’ll lead you through important milestones in its history, discuss traditional and more modern techniques in the US and around the world, introduce you to feminist literature that speaks to abortion, and hopefully spark some lively discussion.
What do you want to know about abortion? Leave a comment, and I’ll do my best to work your request into this series of posts.
Tags: womens health, woman, health, abortion, history of abortion, controversy, abortion techniques, pennyroyal tea, nirvana, in utero
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13 opinions for New Series: A History of Abortion in the US and Worldwide
Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader
Feb 6, 2008 at 5:44 am
I have a request! Let’s talk about some of the mental health effects of abortion - on everyone involved (mother, father, other family members, friends, etc.). Anyone with any experience?
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Feb 9, 2008 at 10:05 am
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Joanne
Feb 9, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Have you seen the new movie on this topic (set in Romania)?
nicole
Feb 10, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I think what is so interesting about this topic is how “who’s to say who has the right to decide who does it”. I’d love to know how since it dates back so historically when it became something where your opinions have to become my rights and so forth.
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