What is the legal ruling on abortion for a woman who is pregnant for the fifth time and fears repeated Caesarean sections?
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Aborting a pregnancy is forbidden due to its assault on the fetus and corruption of progeny, unless there is a confirmed danger to the mother's life, as recommended by specialized and trustworthy doctors. Mere fear of pregnancy or the procedure does not permit abortion. Scholars differed regarding abortion before forty days, with some permitting and others prohibiting it, but the preponderant opinion is prohibition.
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