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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Things to Consider
Panic will work against you.
Take a deep breath and relax.
Give yourself the chance to make a thoughtful and purposeful decision about what YOU want.
TheUnChoice.com reports that about 64% of those who have an abortion felt pressured by others into making that decision.
Are you making an informed choice?
Be medically aware:
-Do you know the specific actions the doctor will perform on your body?
-Are you prepared for the risks of the procedure during and after and what follow-up will they provide?
-If you have had an ultrasound done, have you viewed the image of your baby? It is your legal right.
Be emotionally aware:
-Are you aware of the psychological consequences of an abortion you may experience immediately after or for the rest of your life?
There are risks to abortion.
A surgical abortion takes only 10 minutes, but its effects can last a lifetime
-There is an increased risk of future miscarriage.
-There are also increased risks of premature births and Breast Cancer.
-Many women suffer flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and have trouble sleeping.
-Depression or thoughts of suicide are often experienced by women who choose abortion.
-Problems bonding with current and future children are common.
You Are Not Alone.