People throughout the country have taken to social media over the last few days to express their disgust after the HSE’s guidelines in relation to the disposal of aborted babies was highlighted by pro-life activists.
The guidelines state
“5. Pregnancy remains
If you have an abortion between 9 to 12 weeks, hospital staff should explain the options available for disposal of the pregnancy remains.
This will be done in a sensitive manner. They will help you make a decision that is right for you.
If you do not wish to make a decision about your pregnancy remains, the hospital can make a decision for you and dispose of the remains.
If you have an abortion before 9 weeks of pregnancy, you can decide how to dispose of the remains. They can be flushed down the toilet or wrapped in tissue and disposed of as you wish.”
The fact that remains of aborted babies can be “flushed down the toilet” has provoked revulsion and anger from pro-life and some pro-abortion activists alike.
Others have remarked on the irony and hypocrisy of the media and activists, who lobbied for abortion, still using the case of the Tuam babies to advance their own agenda, while hundreds of dead babies are literally being flushed down the toilet in Ireland every month.
Some have commented that this is just an example of the “soulless, disposable Ireland we have created in our bid to be fashionable and progressive”.
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