Are You Considering Abortion?

If so, this is a very serious decision.  Consider that an abortion may affect you emotionally for the rest of your life. Therefore, be informed and ask yourself the tough questions: 

• Do I know what goes on in an abortion procedure?
• Do I feel confident that it is safe?
• Do I know what my baby looks like right now?
• Is anyone pressuring me to seek an abortion?
• Do I know the potential complications that can occur?
• Have I had an ultrasound to check if it is a viable pregnancy?

Please contact A Woman's Choice Resource Center.  The staff and volunteers are prepared to answer any of your questions and equip you with helpful, truthful information to empower you to make the right decision for you and your baby.

Please know that you are not alone, we understand and want to stand by you during this time.  Please call or email us: 

Toll Free: 800-705-8497       Email:  awc101@bellsouth.net   

Abortion is surgery. It is an unnatural, forced termination of your pregnancy. As you would with any surgery, KNOW YOUR RISKS!
Possible complications include:
• pain during procedure (possibly intense)
• bladder injury
• bowel injury
• uterine injury
• hemorrhaging (profuse bleeding)
• serious infection
• laceration(or tearing) of the cervix (the womb's opening)
• puncture or tear of the womb itself
• inflammation of the reproductive organs
• menstrual problems
• death  

• recurrent dreams of abortion experience
• guilt
• depression
• flashbacks (including memories of the sounds & smells during the abortion procedure)
• feelings of detachment from others
• suicidal thoughts or actions
• increased drug or alcohol use
• lack of interest in sex
• heartache at the sight of other children
• haunting memories on due date and abortion date
• relationship problems (couples often break up after the abortion)  

• tubal (ectopic) pregnancy
• difficulty becoming pregnant again
• significantly higher chance of miscarriages
• premature births
• more likely to have birth defects
• placenta previa
• sterility