Service of Jainism to India

Author(s): J S Shah, U H Jain
Publisher: J S Shah, U H Jain

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women. Those right s-however restrictive in their
definition - included abortion, and while the fetus
is considered inviolate from the moment of
concortion, tholny Inila
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pontention
control - allow for medically approved forms of
birth control. This is not to suggest that the
Jain religion officially ordains contraception, but
as a social practice it is allowed. In addition,
a Jain doctor will normally agree to perform an
abortion if the mother's health is in jeopardy.
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