INFORMATION

WHAT IS AN ABORTION?

An abortion, also called an induced abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. An abortion can occur in many situations. Listed below are the most common reasons women go through this process:

1. An unplanned pregnancy

2. If they're not ready to be a parent

3. If they're in an unsafe relationship

4. If the cause of the pregnancy was sexual assault or rape

5. They just don't want to be a parent

6. They want to be good parents to the kid that they already have

7. It's not a good time in their life for them to have a baby

8. They want to finish school before they have kids

9. The pregnancy puts their life in danger

10. The fetus will not survive the pregnancy or will suffer after birth

And that's only the beginning.

Abortions are actually quite common. Did you know that one in four women have an abortion before they turn 45?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN TO HAVE ACCESS TO ABORTIONS?

Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24th, 2022. The laws against safe and legal abortions can try to lower abortion rates, but in truth, they just force women to get unsafe abortions. Because of the new laws abortions have become more expensive, making it harder for women to get abortions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ABORTION RIGHTS

• Go to Planned Parenthood to find about what they do.

• @drjenniferlincoln offers information and podcasts about reproductive health and freedom.