Unintentional pregnancy, desired or not, is a health problem

Abstract

This writing is proposed as a story of experience keeping the imprint of the professional ethical positioning in which the subjective dimension always takes place. Based on a journey through different moments and definitions, the topic of unintentional pregnancy and its interruption will be addressed, considering the different times that framed the interventions, those prior to  legalization with the ILE, the step of legalization in 2019 with the IVE/ILE law 27610 and the effects of each moment. In conclusion, the idea is to show the transition from that time when abortion  was made invisible in the health system, in the training of health professionals and unintentional pregnancy was not a reason for consultation in Health Centers and public hospitals. even less  did it have a place in the political agendas of the rulers; But yes, and at the same time, it was a business for the private health system, despite the horrific mortality or morbidity rates that  clandestine abortions brought. Today, how thanks to legalization these rates have dropped, and one of the most distressing health problems that a woman has to experience – unwanted pregnancy – can be addressed by the health system, guaranteeing legal, dignified support, without risks and free.