What to Know If You're Considering an Abortion

Are you facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering an abortion? An abortion decision is a major medical decision. You will want to be aware of the risks and procedures. 

An unplanned pregnancy may be scary, but Women’s Pregnancy Center can help you remove the fear and confusion through our free services and non-judgmental atmosphere. Remember, being informed empowers you to make the best decision for your pregnancy.

The Risks of Abortion

Many women experience both physical and psychological effects of abortion that last months and even years later. Some potential risks of medical abortion include:

  • The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.

  • An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn't work.

  • Heavy and prolonged bleeding.

  • Infection.

  • Fever.

  • Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.

Other potential risks of surgical abortion (done later in pregnancy) include damage to the womb or cervix, uterine perforation (accidentally putting a hole in the uterus with one of the instruments used), infection, excessive bleeding, and more.

Abortion & Mental Health

A recent mental health and abortion study shares the following conclusions from observing women and their mental health after an abortion:

  • Abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness compared to women without a history of abortion

  • The abortion experience directly contributes to mental health problems for at least some women

  • There are risk factors, such as pre-existing mental illness, that identify women at the greatest risk of mental health problems after an abortion

Know Where Your Pregnancy Stands

Before an abortion, it’s imperative to confirm the details about your pregnancy to safeguard your health. Receive a no-cost lab-quality pregnancy test at our center to begin pregnancy confirmation. If you receive a positive pregnancy test result, we also offer a no-cost ultrasound.


Schedule a no-cost appointment with our caring team today to get answers about your pregnancy options. You are not alone.