Meaning of lunchtime abortion | Babel Free

Definitions

A conveniently available abortion, performed under local anesthetic soon after the onset of pregnancy.

derogatory

Examples

“Aitken testified, "In recent years I personally have⟳ been involved in fights to prevent⟳ the State Health Service from closing down baby care facilities and opening 'lunchtime abortion clinics' instead."”

“Abortion became so much easier. I remember⟳ Germaine Greer wildly proclaiming to the women of the world that here was another new thing that was going to liberate women further, and that was the lunchtime abortion.”

“"We are already seeing an increase⟳ in post-abortion trauma in women who have⟳ had 'quickie' lunchtime abortions", he said, "as they have⟳ had insufficient time truly to consider⟳ the options available to them."”

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