“I want the law to see women’s situation on a ‘case-to-case’ basis. They should see if continuing the pregnancy would mean worsening the woman’s situation. Why should a woman bring a child into this world just to suffer?… If only the government would see the women’s situation, there would be no need for secrecy and untimely deaths. It is the fear of stigma [and] lack of knowledge that are stopping women from seeking help even if they are already bleeding to death…If it is legal, then hospitals will provide safe service to all women who need it.” Imelda, a 30-year-old housewife in a family with no steady income and four children29 CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS 13

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