- In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which returned to the states the power to regulate, even prohibit, abortion.
- In the U.S., there are about 1 million abortions every year.
- Most abortions occur between 4-12 weeks of development.
- Adolescents account for 18% of all the abortions in the U.S.
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Types of Abortions
Surgical:
Suction Aspiration (4-10 Weeks) – General or local anesthesia is given to the mother and her cervix is quickly dilated. A suction curette (hollow tube with a knife-edged tip) is inserted into the womb. This instrument is then connected to a vacuum machine by a transparent tube. The vacuum suction tears the fetus and placenta into small pieces which are sucked through the tube into a bottle and discarded. Examine POC (product of conception) to identify the fetus, placenta, and/or sac. – Dr. J.C. Wilke
Dilation and Curettage (6-14 Weeks) – This method is similar to the suction method with the added insertion of a hook shaped knife (curette) which cuts the baby into pieces. The pieces are scraped out through the cervix and discarded [Note: This abortion method should not be confused with a therapeutic D&C done for reasons other than pregnancy]. – Dr. J.C. Wilke
Chemical:
Mifepristone(RU486) (up to 10 Weeks) – Sixty three percent (63%) of all abortions in the United States involve the drug mifepristone.
Abortion Recover and Healing Links
https://saveone.org/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/post-abortive-recovery-resources/
https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/abortion-recovery