Have confidence that your friend is making the decision that is best for her. After her abortion she may need additional understanding and someone to listen to her talk about her thoughts and feelings. You can help by being non-judgmental and letting her know that you accept her feelings and are there to listen and provide support. Abortion is a very safe, quick procedure that has been perfected over the past 20 years. As long as abortion stays legal, it will stay safe.
Complications are very rare.
In fact our clinic has a very low complication rate. Having an abortion in NO way interferes with your ability to have children in the future. Pain is a very individual feeling. Again, this varies for everyone. Some patients bleed for several days, others for several weeks.