The reasons cited for making abortion a legal right vary, but most often you will hear of the difficulties of taking care of a child as the major one.

For example, according to the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute, the reasons for abortion revolve around expectant mothers’ concerns about the responsibilities of parenthood and family life. Three-fourths of women cite concerns 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. Another reason commonly given is financial — many women feel they do not have enough money to take care of a child.