Abortion: Questions, Answers, and Providers
Abortion is a safe and common medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. In places where it’s legal and performed by healthcare professionals, abortion is one of the safest medical procedures. Statistically, in fact, it is much safer than giving birth. People choose abortion for many different reasons, and everyone deserves access to accurate information so they can make informed choices about their own body and future.
There are two main types of abortion: medication (using pills) and surgical (done in a clinic). The rules regarding who can get an abortion, including minors, are different in every state. That's why it's so important to get information that is safe, accurate, and judgment-free.
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An Important Note About Anti-Abortion Centers
It is also important to be aware of the existence of Anti Abortion centers, often called Crisis Pregnancy Centers. These are facilities that appear to be medical clinics for people facing an unplanned pregnancy. Their signs and websites are created to look like true reproductive health centers and can easily fool people. These centers often operate next to or near true reproductive health centers. Their goal of these centers is to discourage people from choosing abortion. They may also give misleading or incomplete information about pregnancy, birth control, or options.
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