What are the advantages and disadvantages to keeping my baby? What about placing her up for adoption?
These questions will help you screen for any bias in the counseling. Some clinic workers will pay lip service to abortion alternatives by simply mentioning them by name, but then not give any helpful information about them. This could indicate that the clinic is sales-oriented and not keeping your best interests in mind. Also beware of those who try to paint pregnancy as scary and horrific. An ethical counselor will give fair treatment to all of your options. 3. What are the physical health risks of abortion? The abortion facility worker should mention the common risks, such as pain during the abortion, infections afterwards, plus hemorrhaging, uterine perforation, and possible complications arising from the anesthesia. You should also be informed about the mental health risks associated with abortion. Many clinics will ask you to sign a statement promising not to hold the doctor responsible. Refuse to sign this. No attorney would ever advise you to sign such a statement. Although this
