QuestionHey Danielle,
I find your point of view so admirable. Thank you for being a voice of reason. Since you are a fan of scientific evidence instead of opinions, I was hoping that you might have heard about the recent report done by British College of Obstetrician and Gynecology. They put out a report stating that fetuses can't feel pain before 24 weeks because the neural connection just isn't there. But that after 24 weeks there is a possibility of pain. I am aware of the JAMA article which I'm citing for my paper, but I'm especially interested in the British one because it's the most recent one done, it came out in June 2010.
My question is, if the report claims that fetus can't feel pain before 24 weeks, but can after 24 weeks, what about fetuses that are exactly 24 week?
Here is the report:
http://www.rcog.org.uk/fetal-awareness-review-research-and-recommendations-pract...
By the way, I am so grateful for scientists and science advocates because their study gives voice to truths.
AnswerHi Kelly :)
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me :D
Oh yes, I love scientific evidence, as long as it's not junk science (*looks over at evolutionary psychology*).
Oh yes, I did! It's nice to have a confirmation on this.
It's most likely that at 24 weeks, it can't feel pain either. And even after 24 weeks, the parts associated with feeling pain (how scientific of me) are still in development, and even if it IS possible to feel pain, it's a strong possibility that a fetus still won't feel it because of its lack of consciousness. It'd be great if there could be more definitive research on that as well.
Of course this report didn't make it's way to all those who oppose "partial birth abortions."
