Defining the Start of Life: Perspectives from Medical Professionals

Question
When does does is life considered to begin according to medical professionsals.

Answer
Skyler,

I suppose it depends on the professional. Some believe that life begins at conception. Some wait until they can detect the heartbeat (About 14 days). Still others do not believe that the child is alive until it is born.

This is a good question, but a loaded one and one of the main reasons why the abortion debate is so difficult.

Tara