I would like to know some facts about abortions. Im against it but I still want to know general facts.
i can only speak for michigan, and here yes you can get an abortion done if you’re under 18. you have to do what is called a judicial bypass, which means that you go in front of a judge and explain why you need an abortion and that you understand the procedure and the risks associated with it. at the clinic i worked at, we made this very easy, the patient would make an appointment with us and we would go over everything and set them up with a lawyer at no cost to them. the judge nearly always grants the girl with a judicial bypass certificate which waives parental consent. an abortion in the state of michigan is legal until 24 weeks. the only states that perform them further are kansas and georgia, and each of those states have one or two clinics that will go up to 26 weeks.
the abortion procedure itself takes approximately 3 minutes if the patient is in the first trimester (up to 13 weeks and 5 days). the risk associated with abortion is much less than the risks of carrying a pregnancy to term and going through childbirth. the most common complications include bleeding, infection, and a small hole in the uterus (which almost never happens, and when it does it generally heals itself). what to expect during the procedure- cramps. like bad period cramps for a couple minutes. afterwards, cramps can continue as the uterus shrinks down to it’s normal not pregnant size, and most people experience irregular bleeding for 4-6 weeks (this happens after giving birth too, it’s the hormones trying to get back to normal). the no-no’s for someone who just had an abortion are: swimming, tampons, vaginal intercourse, douching, drinking, asprin products, and strenuous workouts or standing continuously for 4+ hours without a break. these things should be avoided for 2 weeks after the procedure.
as for costs, it depends on where you go, how far into the pregnancy you are, and if your insurance covers it. a lot of insurance plans do have abortion as a benefit, at least a first trimester abortion. clinics that are NAF affiliated (national abortion federation) do have special funding available to low income patients. patients who qualify based on their household income and need can have as much as 75% of their costs paid for by NAF. these clinics that have this funding available are generally the best of the best and must pass extensive inspection and testing to be able to offer it. for example, the clinic that i used to work for uses hospital standards as their bottom line- in every single respect they at least meet hospital standards, and in most cases they exceed hospital standards. there are many other clinics that do the same, but unfortunately the few bad ones ruin the reputation of all clinics in a way. a big thing that someone seeking this service should keep in mind is- you get what you pay for!! the "cheap" clinic (that does not get this funding) who charges $100 or so for an abortion is one to stay away from! an abortion is surgery, and quality care costs more than that!
what someone should look for when choosing a clinic:
-how do they talk to you on the phone? are they nice and caring and willing to talk to you for 30 minutes or are they rude and just try to rush you? do they answer all of your questions?
-ask if you can check out the facility beforehand. if they seem leery about it, that is not a good sign.
-do they offer counseling, to make sure that you are 100% sure of your decision, or do they just want you in there to take your money? do they turn people away if they’re not sure?
-ask about their doctors! are the doctors licensed? has their license ever been suspended for any reason? what kind of doctor are they and where did they go to school? how long have they been performing abortions?
-ask about aftercare. does the clinic have a follow up exam? do they call you the day after to check up on you? do they have an emergency phone number where you can reach the doctor 24/7?
i know that’s a lot of info and i could go on for days, hope it helps!!
Hopefully you’re not too far along. You may regret it
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it is but it cost like hundreds of dollars
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u can, and ur parents never have to know anything about it.
whats with the thumbs down, she’s curious? and if ur agianst something u should know about it. i personally am agianst it. never ever get an abortion u’ll regret it all ur life. i wouldn’t know personally how it feels but i know it’s depressing.
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my mom, and the secret life of the american teenager.
the cost is to know you murdered your own child, and i doubt your parents wont notice, i mean an abortion can almost kill you so im pretty sure they will notice but im sure you know this since you are against it
bring on the thumbs down!
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In most states you can have a fetus aborted without having parental notification and the cost ranges from $50-500
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I would think your parents would find out sooner or later
and i agree you may regret it, id give it some serious thought
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that is merdur i hope ur not catholic or chistian that is agenst the religion
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Abortions, like any other procedure, has a risk. Because of that alone I wouldn’t keep it a secret. Besides that having an abortion can have a huge emotional toll on you. Having a secret abortion is setting yourself up for alot of pain. If you’re pregnant tell your parents. It’s not something you can hide or deal with on your own.
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My own unplanned teenage pregnancy.
people don’t just "want to know this stuff" please talk to an adult before you do something stupid!
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My sincere suggestion is that you call this resource dial 211 from your home phone and follow the instructions until you can find something like a Youth Counselor or a Woman’s Center a Teenage Center in your community also may be able to help you or the person you are inquiring about.
But with all my heart I suggest you get the help through a community service but I would talk to my family first…if that is an option..
Good luck dear.
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how old are you and in what state do you live. who is you best friend the one person that if you were in real trouble say like caught in a Mexican jail who would you call. If that person is one of your parents then you need to talk to them.. Parents can be real A$$ holes till things get real then they can be your best friend. It don’t get more real that were your at hun. talk to them please
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Sweet, please dint have an abortion, i myself have had two of them and they re ck the hell of you. Having an abortion plays with your body but esp your mind. I regret having mine everyday of the week, that’s all i ever think about. You cant sleep at night because your crying about what you have done to your unborn child.
Here in australia, parents dint have to know about, its free on medicare. It takes a whole day for it to be done, because you have to get blood test and see a social worker ETC ETC. Then they will not realise you out of hospital until some-one has picked you up.
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I researched abortion for my friend that got raped and had an abortion. First, some states do allow teenagers to have abortions without parental consent. Where we live she had an abortion and never told her parents about it. Second, abortions are more expensive and painful the longer you stay pregnant. Some abortions clinic have a deadline in which a woman has to have an abortion in the first trimester or they won’t do it. The baby is a lot more developed and is harder to abort. Lastly, the way she killed her baby was basically a vaccum sucked it out (it was only a month old).
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Do the right thing don’t live with regrets for the rest of your life! Give it up for adoption if you don’t want it. Are you affraid of being young and facing the supposed humiliation of being pregnant? My god its the end of the world? Sounds silly doesn’t it. But in all reality the only thing that would be coming to the end of its world is that baby before it even came into life.
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do some research. you arent gonig to get any facts on Yahoo answers. you’ll most likley get rude comments from people and thats it.
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who are you fooling.. well you low life here is the facts. the fact it you dont have to hide nothing from your parents cause if your having sex your can move out of your parents house…theres a low paying job waiting for dummies like you…sinner
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Depends where you are.
In Australia, you can get an abortion when your 16 or over without your parents knowing , anything under 16 your parents have to be notified.
And it costs anywhere between $200 and $300.
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In the UK it’s free and it’s possible to without parents knowledge. I’m not sure you should say you’re against and then ask for facts! Make up your mind after reading the facts. Also remember that facts are all great until it’s you who are faced with the decision. The link below is a good place to start…
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http://www.mariestopes.org.uk/Womens_services/Abortion.aspx?gclid=CMjQ3PWEipUCFQyN1QodJmZQqQ
I know when your scared to tell your parents the only other option is abortion..but its not. I got pregnant at 20 and trust me, i was scared out of my mind to tell my parents, but i did what i had to. Of course they were dissapointed, but after months went by the excitment set in. Im not here to preach, all im saying is let them know, it can turn out alot different then you think..getting an abortion WILL have an emotional toll on you and youll always wonder what you gave back, and not recieved..trust me, my daughter is 4 months old and shes the most amazing thing in the world. It makes me sick to my stomach to even think of not having her in my life….just make sure its what you want before you even consider it!
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my own pregnancy.
You will get alot of mixed answers with this questions. My only advise would be. Do some research on the net. And make sure whoever or whatever this question is for. You make the right choice. Make sure you know all your options.
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It depends on where you live.
In the state I live in, you MUST have parental consent, and it costs around $500.
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i really dont know.
but people did she say she was thinkiing about getting one?!? she said she is against it!!
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If you are against it, then why on earth do you want to know the facts regarding abortion? Why don’t you google ‘abortion’ and see what you find or better yet, go to youtube and you’ll find a myriad of videos portraying what innocent babies are subjected to at the hands of ‘scared and pregnant’ moms-to-be. I plead with you for the life of the unborn. There are countless woman who would give anything for the chance of being a mother. Maybe you could consider adoption as an alternative.
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Pro life advocate and proud mommy to 3 little ones and 3 angel babies waiting for me in Heaven:)
yes, I’m pretty sure that wal-mart sells self-abortions kits for like $20.00
they work really well
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Ok watch this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6152070479992487290
Its gross but very true!
you cant get one unless you have parental permission!
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