Thereafter, one takes on the duties of parenthood or arranges for adoption. Continued pregnancy has mental and medical risks that are considered by most specialists to be greater than the risks associated with abortion. Parenthood has both benefits and risks that vary widely depending upon the individual and her circumstances. These risks and the benefits of continued pregnancy should be carefully considered before deciding on an abortion. The termination of a pregnancy before it has progressed too far has various benefits, depending upon the individual.
Abortion allows a pregnancy to be postponed until a more suitable time for all concerned.
Risks Abortion is a form of minor surgery which, like all surgery, has certain statistical risks. Like any surgical procedure, there are normal risks of complications occurring during or after the procedure. Complications may require additional treatment and possible surgery to diagnose and treat the complication. The common risks and possible complications are outlined below. Statistics show that these occur rarely.