We can help you understand your choices and your pregnancy, discuss your health and explain abortion procedures. You're not alone; we want to
help.
We want you to know what this choice could mean to your
future. You do have the choice not to have an abortion and
we can help. We want to help you avoid being hurt physically
and emotionally by offering solutions.
You don't need to make this decision right away. Slow
down and allow time to think. Don't let anyone tell you that
you have to have an abortion. We exist to help you explore
your options. There are risks to most abortion procedures.
Because of these dangers we do not recommend or refer for
abortion.
Here are some things to consider before you make this
decision:
 | Know the possible risks in an abortion
From the thousands of women now working in the pregnancy
care world who have had abortions, we know that abortion
has physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological
risks. Learn more about Abortion
Risks.
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| Get a urine pregnancy test to indicate you are
pregnant
It could be that you are not actually pregnant. We
provide a laboratory quality urine tests free of charge
as a service to women. A Client Advocate can provide
additional information relevant to your situation. All
of Our
Services are free and confidential.
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| Confirm your pregnancy with a doctor who doesn't do
abortions
It is possible that the abortion facility may provide
you with incorrect information in order to encourage you
to abort. For the best medical input on abortion we
recommend you speak with a medical professional that has
nothing to gain in your abortion decision.
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| Get a free ultrasound referral
You may receive a free ultrasound from a referral
organization. This non-diagnostic ultrasound can tell
you how many weeks you are into the pregnancy. This
service, provided by a certified sonographer, may aid
you in making this important decision.
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| Ask for the doctor's name that is performing the
abortion
Abortion is legal in the United States but bad medical
care is not. Women have died as a result of their
"safe and legal" abortions. Some have had
their bodies hurt to the point that they can no longer
have children. If you don't know the abortionist's name
that is doing your abortion, you may not find out. The
abortionist could be counting on you not holding him
accountable for hurting you because many women are
afraid to let anyone know about this choice afterwards.
Ask for his name and write it down.
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| Don't sign anything that releases the abortionist
or the abortion facility from being responsible for
hurting you during your abortion
Many women have said that they were so upset by the
emotion of the day that they signed anything put in
front of them in order to "get out and have it done
with." If the center asks you to sign anything,
take your time to read it over. If you don't understand
something, ask questions. If you don't understand their
answers, push them further. Don't be in a rush because
anything you sign could affect you in the future.
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| Understand you have rights in an abortion
It is against the law for anyone to force you to have an
abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you
to undergo an abortion against your will, even if you
are a minor (under 18 years old). Our center exists to
help you in any circumstance. We can help you discuss
this choice with those closest to you that are
influencing your decision. The law in many states also
requires abortion providers to give you information on:
1) possible complications, 2) the development of the
baby and 3) organizations that provide alternatives to
abortion.
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| Verify that the abortion facility is clean and
sanitary
Many women report that the general area of the facility
where they had their abortions was unclean, dusty and
even smelled bad. Infections can result from unsanitary
conditions. If you find yourself in a facility be sure
to question their sanitizing procedures and view the
condition of each room to ensure that you are receiving
excellent care. If they don't provide sufficient
information to determine these conditions, give yourself
permission to leave and demand a refund of your money.
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| Understand you can change your mind - even at the
last minute
Many women who have experienced abortion relay that they
felt they had to go through with the procedure once they
had entered the facility. Others say that they waited on
the abortion table to be "rescued" by their
boyfriend at the last minute. Some facilities even told
the women that they couldn't get their money back if
they changed their mind.
Abortion providers know that this is an agonizing
decision and sometimes see women change their mind at
the last minute because, as they say, "I simply
can't do this!" Know your rights. Don't be
pressured or intimidated. If the procedure is not
performed, demand your money back.
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| Understand that it's not a "blob of
tissue"
Some abortion facilities tell women that their babies
are not human at all but simply a "blob of
tissue" or a "dot". For many it is easier
to have an abortion if they believe their child isn't
yet human. Ultrasound photos show that at early stages
of pregnancy the humanness of the embryo is clearly
evident. When some women see these photos after their
abortion they are overwhelmed and grieved that the
information the abortion facility provides was
misleading. An ultrasound will reveal the true
development of your child.
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| Know you are not alone
Women who feel like they have no other choice often
change their minds when visiting our center and
understanding our support services. We exist to support
you in your pregnancy. We offer practical assistance to
help you overcome some obstacles.
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