What do I need to know before I choose to terminate my pregnancy?
Pregnancy Termination or abortion is the most life-changing decision you may possibly ever make. You need to know pregnancy termination is surgery and there can be complications. There are questions you need to ask such as:
Are your doctors Board Certified? Are their licenses current?
Does your clinic have a respirator?
Does your clinic have whole blood on hand (not just plasma)?
Do you have emergency transportation (an ambulance) on hand in case of emergency?
Do you have an anesthesiologist at your clinic?
You need to know you have Patients Rights.
We would love to help you make the safest choice for your health. We
have information that can help you. Everything you receive here is
free and confidential. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you are facing
a difficult decision. You have the right to know all your options and
any other information that might affect your decision, but if you
don't ask you may forfeit that right. If you are considering
pregnancy termination,
here are some important issues you will want to discuss with your
doctor before you sign anything or go through with any procedure.
Will it hurt?
What options and supportive services are available to me if I choose not to abort?
What is the fetus like right now? What can it do? What can it feel?
What are the chances that I will experience any of the following problems?
Physical: Retained Products of Conception; Damage to the Cervix; Hemorrhage; Infection; Perforation of the Uterus; Sterility; Complications of Future Pregnancies.
Psychological:
Depression;
Anniversary Syndrome;
Sexual Dysfunction;
Suicidal Thoughts;
Interference with Personal Relationships.
Will you treat me for complications?
If I need to be hospitalized, at which hospital do you have privileges?
If the doctor is unable or unwilling to answer these questions, or if you are not satisfied with the answers given you, do not go through the procedure at that facility.