Abstract

LAZA VASQUEZ, Celmira  and  CASTIBLANCO MONTANEZ, Ruth Alexandra. The reality of the practice: experiences of a physician on voluntary interruption of pregnancy. Index Enferm [online]. 2014, vol.23, n.3, pp.167-170. ISSN 1699-5988.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1132-12962014000200011.

Voluntary interruption of pregnancy (VIPR) burst into colombian society amidst a controversy quite related to health professionals. Abortion was decriminalized under three circumstances: a) when pregnancy is a danger for woman's life or health; b) when there are fetal malformations; c) when pregnancy derives from rape or sexual intercourse without consent. In this context, Carlos, a gynecologist and fellow of maternal-fetal medicine, describes us his experiences on VIPR and describes how it becomes a resource when pregnancy is non-viable, being at the same time a painful remembrance for women who underwent it. In spite of strong religious beliefs, he considers VIPR as physician as a way to mitigate some social problems and maternal mortality in Colombia.

Keywords : Therapeutic Abortion; Pregnancy; Life Change Events; Biography.