If you are seeking an abortion, you have legal rights.

You have the right to insist that your abortion is performed by a licensed physician. You have the right to know whether this physician has ever had his/her medical license suspended.

You have the right to know if this physician has a history of medical malpractice. You have the right to verify that this physician has medical malpractice insurance to protect and/or compensate you in case you are injured or killed during this procedure. You have the right to insist that if you are injured during the procedure you are to be immediately transferred by ambulance to the nearest emergency hospital or trauma center.

Complication Of Abortion
Immediate Complications Excessive bleeding (Hemorrhage)* Puncture and tearing of the womb (Uterus)* Infection from mild to fatal (sometimes parts of the baby are left inside the womb). *Could make removal of the uterus necessary. You would then be unable to have any children.
Long-term Complications Guilt and personality disturbances In future desired pregnancies: Miscarriages Premature delivery because of damage to the cervix Tubal pregnancies

Development Of Your Unborn Child

On the basis of a menstrual period every four weeks: One week after you miss your first period, your baby's developing heart starts to beat. Two to three weeks after you miss your first period, your baby has a brain, eyes, ears, mouth, kidneys, liver and umbilical cord. Your baby's brain waves can be measured by the time you miss your second period. Before you miss your third period, your baby can grasp an object placed in his hand and make a fist. Your baby's hands, complete with fingerprints, are formed before you miss your third period.

Legal Notice

Before performing an abortion, many abortion providers require that patients sign a statement saying that they will not hold the clinic or doctor liable if they are injured or killed during the procedure. You should be aware that such a statement has virtually no legal authority. You always retain your right to seek financial compensation in a court of law regardless of anything you sign at the clinic. If you are injured during your abortion you can find an attorney by contacting us or by calling 1-800-645-5995.

Warning

DO NOT allow anyone to perform an abortion on you who refuses to complete the physician's information.

DO NOT allow anyone to take the physician's information away from you.

Physician's Information

Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa
709 1st Ave. W. Ste. 1 - Newton, Iowa 50208
800-395-HELP (4357) or 641-792-3050 Email: pcci@pcpartner.net