This document discusses abortion statistics in the United States, methods of abortion, risks of abortion, and alternatives to abortion. Over 1 million abortions occur annually in the US, with over half of women seeking abortions having had a previous one. The risks of abortion include medical complications as well as potential emotional issues. Alternatives mentioned include adoption, surrogacy, and placing the child in foster care. Sources provided at the end include statistics on abortion from the Guttmacher Institute and personal stories about abortion.
4. Satictics
1.1 million U.S. abortions each year.
Nearly 1 in 4 (22%) of pregnancies end in abortion
50% of women now seeking abortion have had at least one previous abortion.
The U.S. abortion rate is among the highest of developed countries.
51% of abortions are performed on women less than 25 years of age.
Approximately 1/3 of American women have had an abortion by age 45.
Abortion disproportionately affects black and Hispanic women.
10. Other Options
Determine whether the child would be better with /without you
Reach out to the paternal figure
Placing your child in foster care
Adoption agencies( Safest)
Surrogacy
