Abortion
The decision to end a pregnancy is a very personal one. Women should be aware of all their options before choosing an abortion. Most women look to their husbands, partners, families, health care providers, clergy, or trusted friends for support as they make their decision about whether to end a pregnancy, become a parent, or put a child up for adoption.
Almost 1.3 million women choose abortion to end a pregnancy each year. The most common reasons a woman chooses abortion are: she is not ready to become a parent, she cannot afford a child, she has all the children she wants, she or the fetus has a health problem, or she is a survivor of rape or incest.
Abortions are usually done within the first three months of pregnancy. Currently, there are two types of abortions: medical or surgical. Talking to a doctor or a health professional about the risks, side effects, and success rates of both is important before you choose the option that is right for you. To get answers to all your abortion questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.
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