You are encouraged to examine all aspects of the issue in order make a fully informed choice.  You need to feel at peace about your decision.  The more you can learn about abortion, as well as other alternatives, the less likely it is that you will make a decision that you may regret.

Abortions are most commonly performed between the sixth and twelfth week of pregnancy.  Some abortions are routinely performed up to sixteen weeks and then less often into the later months of pregnancy.  Recent studies also indicate that there is a correlation between abortion and breast cancer.

An abortion may be performed either surgically or medically using several different techniques.  Surgically means the use of surgical instruments to remove the unborn child.  Medically implies the administration of drugs to end the pregnancy.  Before having an abortion, it is recommended that you review the following PDF-formatted checklist with your abortion provider so you are fully informed of the services provided.  Visit www.abortionfacts.com for more information about these and other health risks.