What is an abortion?
An abortion is the premature ending of a pregnancy through a medical procedure. Doctors may refer to miscarriages or stillbirths as spontaneous abortions which are a result of natural causes, such as illness. More commonly, however, there are induced abortions, which are the direct result of a medical procedure intended to end a pregnancy prematurely. These are also called elective abortions, or simply referred to here as an abortion. More >>

How are abortions performed?
There are several procedures used in abortions. Click here for a listing with brief descriptions.

What are the physical risks of abortion?
The health risks of an abortion vary from infection to death. Click here for a listing with brief descriptions.

What are the psychological risks of abortion?
The psychological risks of an abortion vary from sleep disorders to suicidal behavior. Click here for a listing with brief descriptions.

Your Concerns
If you’re pregnant, an abortion may seem like the only choice. Does one of the following describe your situation? We can help you make the right choice. Click on a link to begin to get answers, and call us at 1-800-395-HELP

• My parents will kill me if they find out.
• I have no place to stay if I have the baby.
• I'm being forced to have an abortion.
• My partner will leave me.
• I'm embarrassed to be a single parent.
• This is very bad timing!
• I'm not ready to be a mother.
• It's not a baby yet.
• I don't want to end up poor and on welfare.
• An abortion seems easier than pregnancy.
• I don't have any medical insurance.
• I can't afford a baby.
• There might be something wrong with the baby.
• I just had a baby.
• Everyone else says have the abortion.