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1. In 2009, the median charge for a surgical abortion at 10 weeks' gestation was $470; but since most U.S. women obtain abortions at facilities with lower charges, the average amount paid was $451. The median cost for a medication abortion was $490 and women paid an average of $483.

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Women in their 20's have the highest abortion rates. In 2011, women aged 20-24 had 25.9 abortions for every one thousand 20-24 year-old women. Women aged 25-29 had 19.4 abortions for every one thousand 25-29 year-old women (CDC).

Black women were 3.7 times more likely to have an abortion in 2011 than non-Hispanic white women

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- In 2011, approximately 1.06 million abortions took place in the U.S., down from an estimated 1.21 million abortions in 2008, 1.29 million in 2002, 1.31 million in 2000 and 1.36 million in 1996. From 1973 through 2011, nearly 53 million legal abortions occurred in the U.S.

- The highest number of reported abortions occurred in California (181,730), New York(138,370) and Florida (84,990); the fewest occurred in Wyoming (120), South Dakota (600) andNorth Dakota (1,250) (AGI).

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"One of the reasons I am pro-choice, aside from not being everyone nor a doctor, is because at 19 weeks, with a wanted pregnancy with twins, we were devastated by news that one of our twins was very ill, and in order to not only spare her suffering, but save her twins life our only option was a selective termination."

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"At the end of this last year, I was devastated to find that my birth control had failed me. I was pregnant. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that I had to get an abortion. I strictly believe in the right that women have over their bodies. Incapacitated with fear, I kept the pregnancy a secret from everyone in my conservative family. When it was time to go to the clinic, the moment I spoke to the staff, I knew I was making the right choice. They were wonderful people who made me feel like a real person. After the procedure, I had some sadness. That was only at first. I have come to terms with what the reality that a baby at the age of seventeen would have been. It is a decision I am proud to say that my state let me choose for myself."

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Alicia was 19 weeks pregnant when she found out her baby had severe spina bifida (when the fetus spinal chord fails to develop properly). She and her husband were harassed by protesters at the abortion clinic.

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Gina and her family were renting their home to a seasonal worker. Gina thought she was alone in the house when she was forced by the worker. When her mother returned home she kicked the worker out and called the police. Irregular periods were normal to Gina but when she took a test she was 19 weeks pregnant and way too young to be a mother. In her 20th week of pregnancy, Gina had a G&C abortion.

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Emily Letts is an actress and an abortion councelor whom filmed her own abortion, praising the clinic workers for "being her heroes". Letts assures Philadelphia magazine, “Yes, I don’t have any guilt. . . . I feel super great about having an abortion, because it was the right decision for my life.”

“...It was a mistake to not use a condom. Life is full of mistakes. It happens.”

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Jamie was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome (a life threatening liver disorder) within her 5th month of a wanted pregnancy and the only way for her to survive was to deliver the fetus.

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Not ALL abortions are negative or done for the wrong reasons.

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Not ALL abortions are negative or done for the wrong reasons.

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Our friends at Get Loud! Agency asked us to create this PSA about the facts on abortion in the United States.

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This is just a funny abortion video i found ;)

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This is just a funny abortion video i found ;)

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Abortion can be funny. Mum: Carrie Daniel Dr: Aidan Sansom Boy: Ethan Judge Thanks to Damian and Campbell

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Many mothers go through Post Abortion Stress Syndrome or PASS. PASS is a psychological damage of the mother which can lead to shock, violence towards others and themselves, grief, depression, isolation, insomnia, trauma, relationship troubles and sexual difficulties. SOME women do not have these effects although 40 to 60 percent of women questioned reported negative reactions such as insomnia, nerve disorders, and guilt. Some women also attempt suicide.

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Is there any physical damage after Abortion?

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Is there any physical damage after Abortion?

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Before and after an abortion you must take care of your body. There are many risks and complications to an abortion.

-Septic Shock: when the body is contaminated with bacteria that enters the blood stream and weakens the immune system. It can be caused by an incomplete abortion in which there is remaining tissue or an introdution to bacteria through unclean utensils.

Symptoms can include heavy bleeding, fatigue, shaking chills, inability to urinate, low blood pressure, etc.

Women are also prone to other complications after abortion such as an incompetent cervix, scarring of uterus, ectopic pregnancy, death, etc

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Although abortions are dangerous and a hard process, a doctor is not the only one who can perform an abortion. Abortions can be performed by a gynecologist, certified nurse, nurse practitioner, and family medicine doctor.

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Some women believe they are not ready to care for somone other than themselves, others are victims of force (forced sex or forced to have an abortion) , as well as religious views.

Most religions are against or opposed to abortions due to their belief of "holy" or "sacred" life. Although some churches and religions such as the Church of England and buddhism believe abortion is the right choice if the fetus is suffering from a disease or illness.

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There are many types of abortions, but the most common type are: Suction, Dilation Curettage (D&C), Salt Poisoning, Hysterotomy, and Medical (pills).

2 Most Common:

- Suction: during a "suction" abortion, a suction tube is inserted through the dilated cervix. A powerful vacuum tears placenta from the uterus and dismembers the fetus, sucking the pieces into an attached jar.

-Dilation Curettage: a dilation can occur within 7-12 weeks of pregnancy. A steel, loop shaped knife (curette) is inserted into the womb through the dilated cervix scraping the walls of the uterus while cutting the fetus into pieces

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Abortion is the expulsion of a fetus before it has reached a stage of viability; also called miscarriage or induced abortion.