Depending on the type of abortion, risks can vary. However, anyone contemplating abortion should discuss with their doctor risks that may include: This is not a comprehensive list, and only by seeing a professional and discussing your health history, current medications, the pregnancy’s gestational age, and other specific-to-you factors can you understand all your risks
Having an abortion is a major physical and emotional medical decision. No one, including your parents, has the legal right to pressure you to choose this option. You need to decide what’s best for you. In some states, forcing a child to get an abortion is considered child abuse. However, if you still live at
No one can predict how a woman will react after an abortion. The experience varies by woman, length of pregnancy, type of procedure, facility, whether or not she feels pressured, etc. Many different factors determine the overall emotional outcome. One thing is certain–at least some women do feel sadness, grief, and anxiety because of their
If you have heard about the abortion pill, you are most likely aware that this form of abortion uses two drugs to end a pregnancy. To receive the drugs before the pandemic, abortion providers required women to visit an abortion clinic. They were given a pregnancy test and an ultrasound to verify how far along
