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If you are pregnant you currently have the legal option of abortion. You also deserve to know all of the information about abortion including its risks. When making life altering decisions, knowledge is power and knowing all the information about how this decision will affect you helps you make the decision that is best for you.

What is abortion?

Abortion is a process by which one looks to terminate a pregnancy. There are two primary methods of abortion: surgical and chemical. The surgical procedure is performed in a facility, while the chemical one, more commonly referred to as the RU486 (abortion pill), partially begins in the facility and then the method will complete offsite. The technique used is dependent upon how far along a pregnancy is; this is one of the reasons having an ultrasound to confirm actual pregnancy is essential.

A surgical procedure can terminate a pregnancy in the first, second or third trimester up to 9 months in some cases, while the chemical procedure is an option within the first few weeks of pregnancy. Each procedure comes with its own set of associated risks, which is why it is crucial to do your own research of the facts before pursuing either type of procedure.

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