Quote from the First Presidency

"Abortion is a two-edged sword. Not only does it encourage selfishness and the promiscuous use of the powers of procreation, this widespread practice often makes adoption more difficult for married couples who are unable to bear children of their own.  In 1991 the First Presidency issued a comprehensive statement on abortion. While recognizing certain "rare cases in which abortion may be justified," they emphasized that "these are not automatic reasons for abortion" and "counseled people everywhere to turn from the devastating practice of abortion for personal and social convenience."

Bringing children into the world is certainly not convenient. Most often it involves physical pain followed by great sacrifice and selflessness. But the blessings of keeping God's command to rear children are some of the sweetest blessings He offers. Indeed, in many ways parenthood gives us a foretaste of Godhood."

(See "Church Issues Statement on Abortion," Ensign, March 1991, p. 78)