These patients will be given metronidazole instead. This is not adequate treatment for active Chlamydia infection. Disclosure of Risks, Benefits, Alternatives and Costs 1. Once pregnant, the only alternative to abortion is to continue the pregnancy to term and birth. Thereafter, the woman usually either takes on the duties of parenthood, or arranges for an adoption or other care of the child.
Continued pregnancy has medical and psychological risks.
The financial costs of continued pregnancy, childbirth and raising a child are also much more than abortion, although many women may have insurance or be eligible for Medicaid insurance coverage for the costs of prenatal care and childbirth. Parenthood has both benefits and risks that vary widely depending upon the individual and her unique circumstances. You should carefully consider the risks, benefits and costs of continued pregnancy in your situation before deciding upon an abortion. The termination of a pregnancy before it has continued too far has various benefits, depending upon the individual. Abortion allows you to postpone pregnancy until a better time for you.