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You may be feeling pressure to make a quick decision and seek an abortion... to just go and get it over with. Please take a moment to think through what you know about abortion and what is unknown to you about abortion. Good decisions are made after careful examination of the true facts. Here are some questions to ask yourself before consenting to a pregnancy termination: · What do I know about abortion procedures, and how might an abortion now impact my health and well being in my future? Visit http://optionline.org/abortion.html for more information.
· What risks for physical, emotional, and psychological complications are involved in having an abortion? To read personal accounts from girls and women who have had an abortion, go to: www.ramahinternational.org; www.postabortionpain.com, or www.afterabortion.org
· What do I know about my pregnancy? For information on fetal development go to www.optionline.org/pregnant.html. · Will an abortion really solve my problem, or could it lead to more problems? To read about deaths due to complications from abortion go to www.thinkaboutitonline.com/choice/ · Could my current situation actually improve by continuing my pregnancy and parenting or making an adoption plan? For personal stories go to www.standupgirl.com. (This site has sound.) · For information about the Morning After Pill: click MAP It is your right to make an informed decision; to know the truth before making a decision that impacts the rest of your life. We can help you with the answers to these questions and can provide you with a patient's rights document. Call us at |
