[westopher]

It does matter, that’s why there are stipulations in place based on gestation period. If the baby can not survive out of the womb on its own, even with medical intervention, it’s simply still a part of the mother, and therefore up to her. Every time you shot a load into a towel one could argue that it’s a potential life ended. That said, in terms of dire consequence to the mother, those rules should, and do go out the window, as no one should be forced to die for childbirth.