To be honest, I debated whether or not I should cover this topic because I know it’s polarizing and there are a lot of strong emotions involved. However, there is a lot of disinformation on this subject and, just like always, I want to be a source of factual, evidence-based information. Abortion is more common than you might think - chances are you know someone who has had one. I encourage you to listen to this entire episode regardless of where you stand on this issue. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -How many women have abortions and at what point in pregnancy -What are some of the reasons women might choose abortion -What is the procedure itself and what are the procedure options -Whether or not a fetus can feel pain -What are some of the potential complications from abortion and how common are they -Whether abortion has an effect on women’s mental health -What is the definition of an unsafe abortion -What is the public opinion of abortion   Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode134 Register for my free birth plan class - How to Make a Birth Plan That Works. Check out The Birth Preparation Course Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz