Are you considering abortion?
You've probably just found out that you're pregnant. You're probably in shock and wondering how this could have happened to you. You probably think that abortion is your only option right now. We want you to know that we understand what you're feeling and we want you to know the facts.
You might want to have the baby and just aren't sure where to turn.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, there are pregnancy centers across the United States who would love to help you! If you are in the Akron, Ohio area, contact us. If you are out of our area, visit OptionLine to find the pregnancy center nearest you.
People are pressuring you to have an abortion.
This decision is yours to make. No one can pressure you into an abortion—in fact, it's illegal for someone to do so. Remember, you will be the one to live with yourself with whatever decision you make. Listen to your heart!
You may think it's just a "blob of tissue" and you don't think it will matter.
But did you know that after just six weeks, your baby's heart is beating? Around 20 weeks, you can feel your baby move, and you can find out if it's a boy or girl. Check out our pre-born development section for pictures of what your baby looks like right now.
Physical Health Risks of Abortion
If you've been told that abortion is safe because it's legal, please consider the following complications that may occur with abortion:
- ripping or perforation of the uterus
- excessive bleeding
- infection
- hemorrhage
- cervical injury
- fever
- endotoxic shock
- second degree burns
- vomiting
- chronic abdominal pain
- increase of risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
- increase of risk of breast cancer
- increase of risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (P.I.D.)
Mental Health Risks of Abortion
Studies of women after they've chosen abortion have found that:
28% attempted suicide
31% experienced suicidal feelings
60% commented that the decision to abort made their lives worse
94% regretted their decision
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