Things to consider before an abortion:

Know the possible risks in abortion

Get a blood or urine pregnancy test to confirm you are really pregnant

Confirm your pregnancy with a doctor who does not perform abortions

Confirm your pregnancy and its viability with an ultrasound.

Ask for the doctor's name that is performing the abortion

Don't sign anything that releases the doctor or the abortion clinic from being responsible for hurting you during your abortion

Understand you have rights in an abortion

Verify that the abortion clinic is clean and sanitary

Understand you can change your mind--even at the last minute

Understand it's not a "blob of tissue"

Know you are not alone

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