Here is it important to distinguish between not wanting to be pregnant and not wanting a baby. Research has shown that women with an unintended pregnancy rarely see their unborn baby as the problem. Women seek an abortion because of all the problems which come with an unplanned pregnancy: financial worries, feeling unable to cope with parenthood, losing educational or career opportunities. These are very real problems and women think that abortion will solve them.

Abortion may seem a quick solution, but women are often left with the problems they had before they became pregnant. When a woman decides to keep her baby, this can be the start of a better life for her. With help, she can address some of the issues in her life and make a success of being a mum.

SPUC campaigns for a society in which every unborn baby is welcomed and every pregnant woman is supported through her pregnancy and beyond.