Bella and Edward become pregnant
In Breaking Dawn, we experience some really tough issues. Bella becomes pregnant with Edward while they are on their honeymoon. Edward is concerned about this because he never thought that he would be able to get her pregnant. He is determined to have Bella abort the baby because he knows what the dangers are for carrying a vampire baby. It has never happened before, but he knows that it wouldn't be good. The rest of the Cullens are mostly supportive of any decision Bella makes. They are doing their best to make her as comfortable as possible. Edward refers to the baby as "thing, it". He tries to not have a connection and he hates himself for getting her pregnant because the baby is ripping her apart.
When Jacob finds out that Bella is pregnant, he is angry. He too refers to the baby as a monster. He attempts to convince Bella that she should have an abortion. He doesn't like the idea that she is pregnant by a vampire.
Bella wants to keep the baby no matter what happens to her. She feels the baby hurting her, breaking her ribs and pelvic bones, and sucking the life out of her. Even though, she will do everything in her power to save the baby.
Why does Bella go through with the pregnancy, even though she could die because of it?
I think she has the baby for several reasons. One theory is that she is so determined to have Edwards baby, because it is Edwards. He didn't have the chance to have that part of life when he was human and I think Bella wanted to give that piece to him. Another theory is that she wants to prove Edward wrong. While they were dating and Bella kept trying to talk him into changing her into a vampire, he didn't want to take away her life. The type of life that humans get such as college, children, etc. She is so happy when she becomes pregnant and she can show him that she can be with him and still have those things that he always said she wouldn't.
She decides to go against the pressure from her friend and her husband to have an abortion, and has the baby.
What can we learn from this situation?
Abortion is a topic that many people do not want to talk about. It is a real issue that I feel we need to discuss. Many women are faced with the same situation that Bella faces in the book. Many times they are young and do not know what to do. They are uneducated on the statistics of abortion, they are unaware of their choices, and they are easily persuaded by others on what decision they should make. Here are some facts on unintended pregnancy and abortion.
According to Guttmacher Institute:
Unintended or Unplanned Pregnancy
In nearly every state, about 65 percent to 75 percent of unintended pregnancies were considered mistimed and 25 percent to 35 percent unwanted, according to analysis by the Guttmacher Institute in New York, which studies reproductive issues. More than half of pregnancies in 29 states and the District of Columbia were unintended; 38 percent to 50 percent were unintended in the remaining states.
• In 2006, there were 52 unintended pregnancies for every 1,000 women aged 15–44. In other words, about 5% of reproductive-age women have an unintended pregnancy each year.
• By age 45, more than half of all American women will have experienced an unintended pregnancy, and three in 10 will have had an abortion.
• The U.S. unintended pregnancy rate is significantly higher than the rate in many other developed countries.
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/FB-Unintended-Pregnancy-US.html
Who has abortions?
• Eighteen percent of U.S. women obtaining abortions are teenagers; those aged 15–17 obtain 6% of all abortions, teens aged 18–19 obtain 11%, and teens younger than age 15 obtain 0.4%
• Women in their 20s account for more than half of all abortions; women aged 20–24 obtain 33% of all abortions, and women aged 25–29 obtain 24%
• Non-Hispanic white women account for 36% of abortions, non-Hispanic black women for 30%, Hispanic women for 25% and women of other races for 9%
• Thirty-seven percent of women obtaining abortions identify as Protestant and 28% as Catholic.
• Women who have never married and are not cohabiting account for 45% of all abortions
• About 61% of abortions are obtained by women who have one or more children.
• Forty-two percent of women obtaining abortions have incomes below 100% of the federal poverty level ($10,830 for a single woman with no children).
• Twenty-seven percent of women obtaining abortions have incomes between 100–199% of the federal poverty level.
• The reasons women give for having an abortion underscore their understanding of the responsibilities of parenthood and family life. Three-fourths of women cite concern for or responsibility to other individuals; three-fourths say they cannot afford a child; three-fourths say that having a baby would interfere with work, school or the ability to care for dependents; and half say they do not want to be a single parent or are having problems with their husband or partner.
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html
If you are having unprotected, know what can happen. Be educated on the risks. Not only could you become pregnant, but you could also contract sexually transmitted diseases.
It may be romantic in the books, but these are real issues that need to be thought about. Think about all of the risks for any kind of sex you are having. Research the dangers of unprotected sex and be smart about what you are doing. If you have any questions, comments or opinions, let me know and I will do what I can to help you out. Most importantly, get to know what local resources are available to you.
Abortion is a topic that many people do not want to talk about. It is a real issue that I feel we need to discuss. Many women are faced with the same situation that Bella faces in the book. Many times they are young and do not know what to do. They are uneducated on the statistics of abortion, they are unaware of their choices, and they are easily persuaded by others on what decision they should make. Here are some facts on unintended pregnancy and abortion.
According to Guttmacher Institute:
Unintended or Unplanned Pregnancy
In nearly every state, about 65 percent to 75 percent of unintended pregnancies were considered mistimed and 25 percent to 35 percent unwanted, according to analysis by the Guttmacher Institute in New York, which studies reproductive issues. More than half of pregnancies in 29 states and the District of Columbia were unintended; 38 percent to 50 percent were unintended in the remaining states.
• In 2006, there were 52 unintended pregnancies for every 1,000 women aged 15–44. In other words, about 5% of reproductive-age women have an unintended pregnancy each year.
• By age 45, more than half of all American women will have experienced an unintended pregnancy, and three in 10 will have had an abortion.
• The U.S. unintended pregnancy rate is significantly higher than the rate in many other developed countries.
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/FB-Unintended-Pregnancy-US.html
Who has abortions?
• Eighteen percent of U.S. women obtaining abortions are teenagers; those aged 15–17 obtain 6% of all abortions, teens aged 18–19 obtain 11%, and teens younger than age 15 obtain 0.4%
• Women in their 20s account for more than half of all abortions; women aged 20–24 obtain 33% of all abortions, and women aged 25–29 obtain 24%
• Non-Hispanic white women account for 36% of abortions, non-Hispanic black women for 30%, Hispanic women for 25% and women of other races for 9%
• Thirty-seven percent of women obtaining abortions identify as Protestant and 28% as Catholic.
• Women who have never married and are not cohabiting account for 45% of all abortions
• About 61% of abortions are obtained by women who have one or more children.
• Forty-two percent of women obtaining abortions have incomes below 100% of the federal poverty level ($10,830 for a single woman with no children).
• Twenty-seven percent of women obtaining abortions have incomes between 100–199% of the federal poverty level.
• The reasons women give for having an abortion underscore their understanding of the responsibilities of parenthood and family life. Three-fourths of women cite concern for or responsibility to other individuals; three-fourths say they cannot afford a child; three-fourths say that having a baby would interfere with work, school or the ability to care for dependents; and half say they do not want to be a single parent or are having problems with their husband or partner.
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html
If you are having unprotected, know what can happen. Be educated on the risks. Not only could you become pregnant, but you could also contract sexually transmitted diseases.
It may be romantic in the books, but these are real issues that need to be thought about. Think about all of the risks for any kind of sex you are having. Research the dangers of unprotected sex and be smart about what you are doing. If you have any questions, comments or opinions, let me know and I will do what I can to help you out. Most importantly, get to know what local resources are available to you.
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