IF women had glass tummies, would they ever have abortions? At present, there are 200,000 UK abortions annually, 97 per cent on the dubious grounds of mental health. If women had glass tummies, they would be able to see that even at 21 days, their baby’s heart is beating.

After one month, the baby has a head with eyes, nose, mouth and brain and as early as two months, can suck its thumb and at three months has his/her fingerprints. This is the miracle of all our lives, beginning in our mother’s womb and our abortion law takes this life away.

This letter is not written to condemn women, but to defend them from the tragedy of abortion. If you need help after an abortion experience, call Abortion Recovery, care and Helpline (ARCH) 7pm to 10pm seven days a week on 0845 603 8501. Calls charged at local rate.

Paul Botto, SPUC Information Officer (Wales)