Before you decide to have an abortion or advise someone else to have one, get the facts straight. There are alternatives that may be safer and healthier -- both physically and emotionally -- for both you and your child.

No doubt an unwanted pregnancy can cause intense stress and hardship in a variety of ways, but, as you’ll read in this booklet, the medical evidence is clear -- the physical and psychological consequences of abortion can be far worse. Nine short months of pregnancy is a relatively small cost to pay in light of a lifetime of potential physical and mental health problems.

Think about it.