rephrase: Roe v Wade, which made abortion legal nationally, may have saved many lives. Pregnancy can be a difficult experience for a woman's body. There are occasions when giving birth can be life-threatening. When it comes to cases like these Genevra Pittman, Reuters Health ( 2012) said that abortion is the only option because it will save the mother's life. Without Roe v Wade, women will be forced to have the baby regardless of their medical condition. It is important for women to be able to put themselves first and save their lives, and Roe v Wade provided them with the legal authority to do so