Abortion can be a difficult or emotional experience. Often messages about abortion are centered on shame, regret and irresponsibility. At Blue Mountain Clinic we trust women to decide for themselves when to continue a pregnancy and under what circumstances they feel it is right to terminate a pregnancy. Our attitude is reflective of 30 years of experience helping women explore options, educating them about contraception and healthy sex practices, and providing safe, high quality, patient-centered care.
If you are pregnant and don't want to be you may be scared, upset and unsure of what to do. We encourage you to talk to a parent, a friend or a partner about your options. We also encourage you to make this decision for yourself. No one else should pressure you into a decision with which you are not comfortable.
No matter what you decide, trust yourself that you are making the decision that is right for you. If you choose to have an abortion, call Blue Mountain Clinic to schedule an appointment.
Who gets abortions?
- Nearly half of pregnancies among American women are unintended, and four in 10 of these are terminated by abortion
- About half of American women have experienced an unintended pregnancy, and at current rates more than one-third will have had an abortion by age 45
- 52 percent of U.S. women obtaining abortions are younger than 25: Women aged 20-24 obtain 33 percent of all abortions, and teenagers obtain 19 percent
- Over 60 percent of abortions are among women who have had one or more children
- 54 percent of women having abortions used a contraceptive method during the month they became pregnant
- Among these women, 76 percent of pill users and 49 percent of condom users reported using their method inconsistently, while 13 percent of pill users and 14 percent of condom users reported correct use.
These statistics are compiled by the Guttmacher Institute, an organization focused on sexual and reproductive health through social science research.