Abortion
treatments
Abortion overview
eMedicine Health
This discussion of abortion procedures includes a section on abortion rights in the U.S. An interesting, informative read.
What's involved
Planned Parenthood
A detailed description of what you can expect during the different types of abortion procedures. Includes info on cost, pain levels and recovery.
Surgery or medication?
Feminist Women's Health Center
This chart compares surgical and medication-based procedures in terms of safety, time required, cost and possible side effects.
self-help
Exploring the issue
Religous Tolerance
Unsure where you stand on the abortion debate? This article does an excellent job presenting opposing viewpoints in an unbiased manner.
Find a clinic
Choice Linkup
Abortion clinics aren't always easy to find. Use this resource to locate a provider near you.
Unplanned pregnancy helpline
Your Backline
Faced with an unplanned pregnancy? Use this hotline to have a frank, open, conversation about pregnancy, abortion, adoption and parenting.
Supporting a loved one
After Abortion
Choosing an abortion is never easy. If someone you care about has decided to have one, get tips on how to help here.
Unexpected pregnancy workbook
Pregnancy Options
An unplanned pregnancy is overwhelming. Use this sensitive decision guide to help you work through your emotions and do what's best for you.
Selecting a provider
Men and Abortion
Abortion is a medical procedure, and you're entitled to a safe, comfortable environment. Here's what to look for (and run from).
Adults face unplanned pregnacies
RealityCheck.org/blog
It's not just teens who're surprised by pregancies - this blogger focuses on adults stressed by an unplanned pregnancy.
risks
Abortion and future pregnancies
Mayo Clinic
Worried that an abortion could affect your ability to conceive later on? You probably don't need to be, according to this short article.
No abortion/cancer connection
American Cancer Society
Some have claimed a correlation between abortion and breast cancer, but science hasn't backed it up. See what the American Cancer Society has to say here.
alternatives
Considering adoption?
Crisis Pregnancy
If you know you're not ready to be a parent, but aren't sure about abortion, learn all about adoption options here.


