The problem with allowing exemptions, is that will magically increase to fit the number seeking abortions. All they have to say is that not having an abortion would be detrimental to the mothers mental health, and that is it. As with exemptions for claims of rape and incest, no proof required.
Eg
UK law
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Prior to 1967, it was already established in law, by the 1938 Bourne decision, that an abortion was legal if the doctor was 'of the opinion on reasonable grounds and with adequate knowledge of the probable consequences' that continuing the pregnancy would 'make the woman a physical or mental wreck'. This was significant because it confirmed that the grounds for a lawful abortion extended not merely to saving the woman from death but also to considering her mental and physical wellbeing.
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It ended up being abortion on demand.