Ranges from 300-950 dollars in the first trimester
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What is abortion?
Termination of pregnancy.
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What is pregnancy?
When the zygote attaches to the uterine wall
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What percent of teen pregnancies are unplanned?
82%
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What is surgical abortion?
Removal of fetus by doctor.
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How much does a clinical abortion cost?
25-60 dollars
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What type of community are abortions the least common in?
Wealthy communities
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How long is a pregnancy?
It lasts 38 weeks from conception to birth
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How many teen pregnancies are from 18-19 year olds?
2/3
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What is clinical abortion?
Taking a pill within the first 9 weeks after conception
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What are two common feelings a teen has after having an abortion?
Relief, anger, regret, guilt, and sadness
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What percent of pregnancies end in abortion?
22%
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What are 2 common symptoms of the first trimester?
fatigue, excessive need to go to the bathroom, odd cravings, headaches, mood swings, heartburn, morning sickness
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What percent of US births are from teenage mothers?
11%
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How effective is clinical abortion?
97%
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Does abortion affect the ability to have children later on?
No... very rarely does it affect future pregnancies
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What are some symptoms of the second trimester?
Pregnant belly begins to be more visible, baby movements, carpal tunnel syndrome, body aches and stretch marks
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What percent of teenage pregnancies end in birth?
57%
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How effective is surgical abortion?
100% effective
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What are two reasons for long term emotional problems to occur after abortion?
Lack of support from significant people in teens life, history of emotional problems, and having to terminate wanted pregnancy because of your health or the health of your baby.
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What is a smart alternative to a teenage abortion?
Adoption
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What are some symptoms of the third trimester?
more swelling, hemorrhoids, shortness of breath, and contractions
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What percent of teenage pregnancies end in miscarriage?