Before any major medical procedure, meeting with your healthcare provider to see if you’re physically and mentally prepared is vital. Getting an abortion is no different. Experts recommend specific tests and a complete review of your medical history. Here are three things you need to do before you schedule an abortion. 1. Confirm Your Pregnancy
There are risks with any medical procedure, and abortion is no exception. One of the risks is an incomplete abortion, which means not all of the fetal and placental tissue (the pregnancy) comes out of the uterus. When tissue remains inside, it can cause severe bleeding, infection, and other health complications. Make sure you recognize
Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional time. Usually, many factors are at play, both positive and negative. In most cases, the partner and the woman’s family are emotionally involved with the pregnancy. This involvement can translate into support, neglect, or even manipulation. There have been studies done on the mental health impact of
