9 weeks old.

Blue Water Pregnancy
Care Center


810.985.HOPE (4673)


730 Griswold St.
Port Huron, MI 48060

email: bwpcc.director@gmail.com

Other Helpful Links:

www.StandUpGirl.com  
www.OptionLine.org

Abortion FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Abortion
Abortion is a medical procedure to effect fetal demise (death of the fetus). As with any medically induced chemical or surgical process, patients are advised to understand the risks of complications and/or side-effects.

Q: What are the health risks to having an abortion?
A: Risks of any surgical abortion include hemorrhage, infection, infertility, complications with future pregnancies (i.e. incompetent cervix), and increased risk for breast cancer.

There may be other risks for you including emotional complications. It is best to seek medical advice before proceeding with any type of surgical procedure. BWPCC offers a free medical consultation with no further obligation.

Q: Will my life be the same after an abortion?
A: If you are pregnant, your life has changed already. Whether you choose abortion, adoption or parenting, your life will be quite different a year from now compared to today. Take the time to make your best decision. BWPCC can schedule a free pregnancy consultation to fully explore your options.

Q: I'm feeling guilt from a past abortion. Is this normal?
A: Many women have found that they have feelings of guilt and confusion following abortion. BWPCC may be able to help you in this regard.

Q: If I have an abortion, will my baby feel pain?
A: Because circumstances vary, the answer to this question will depend both on the stage of fetal development and method of abortion performed.

At about eight weeks a fetus in development has the following necessary structures in place: sensory nerves (which detect pain), the thalamus (part of the brain that receives pain message from sensory nerves), and motor nerves (which are directed by the brain to pull away from the hurt).

In addition, by 13 1/2 to 14 weeks, the entire body surface, except for the back and the top of the head, are sensitive to pain.

Q: What is "Roe vs. Wade"?
A: This refers to a U.S. Supreme Court case ruled on January 22, 1973 that a constitutional "right to privacy" exists which protects a woman's decision to have an abortion. The court at that time established a trimester system that defined the parameters surrounding legal abortions.