In certain esoteric circles, birth has been observed under controlled circumstances during which was seen the "silver cord" of the soul/spirit entering the body/shell at the moment of first breath, with reference made to the bibilical "breath of life."

There is also a metaphysical belief that one chooses their parents before birth and that sometimes mistakes are made or karma dictates certain experiences, with reincarnation a foundation of those beliefs.

If one believes in such continuity, that death is not an end, but another cycle of existence, where one may learn more of their lives and the whys and wherefores of those incarnations, then termination of a pregnancy is seen in a "bigger picture."

I offer these as observations and in no way mean to say that all should believe them or even contemplate them.

I would also ask anyone who has not been through the experience, to do ask moonchild has asked...put yourself in that woman's shoes...

And, to those who think it is murder, work as hard as you can to change the direction of religious and government leaders concerning the availability, reliability, etc. of safe birth control for women and men around the world.

Thank you,

kat