GaryT, this si from the earlier link I put in:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Statement on Pain of the Fetus
"We know of no legitimate scientific information that supports the statement that a fetus experiences pain early in pregnancy.

"We do know that the cerebellum attains its final configuration in the seventh month and that mylenization (or covering) of the spinal cord and the brain begins between the 20th and 40th weeks of pregnancy. These, as well as other neurological developments, would have to be in place for the fetus to receive pain.

"To feel pain, a fetus needs neurotransmitted hormones. In animals, these complex chemicals develop in the last third of gestation. We know of no evidence that humans are different."

Jen, yes, I understand....better those risks under legal, antispetic circumstances than the deadly alternatives...best that all women and men have total access to all birth control.

Thanks,

kat