Understanding the Risks

It's important to be aware of the risks associated with both terminating a pregnancy and continuing it to term:

Risks of Terminating a Pregnancy:

• Surgical Abortion Risks: Less than 3% of cases may experience complications such as incomplete procedures, adverse reactions to medications, abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, infection, or injury to surrounding organs.
• Medical Abortion Risks: Medication-based methods carry risks of incomplete procedures, heavy bleeding, or adverse reactions.

Risks of Continuing a Pregnancy to Term:

• Potential medical risks include severe complications during labor, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, strokes, abnormal heart function, anesthesia complications, and high blood pressure.
  

Support and Assistance

Medical assistance may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care. Additionally, the father is legally required to provide financial support for the child.

Additional Resources

We provide access to information on fetal development, agencies that offer alternatives to abortion, and information on fetal pain. These materials are available for review in our office and online at dph.georgia.gov.

We’re here to provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for your health and well-being. If you have any questions, please contact us.