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Adoption vs. Abortion

SIMILARITIES

Adoption You can pursue earlier goals and plans You can live independently You will not have to parent prematurely You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby’s father You can resume your education or career

Abortion You can pursue earlier goals and plans You can live independently You will not have to parent prematurely You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby’s father You can resume your education or career

DIFFERENCES

Adoption	Abortion
Your pregnancy ends with giving life You may feel good and positive about your choice You will remember giving birth You will have plenty of time to plan your and your baby's future You can hold, name, and love your baby You can have continued contact with your child	Your pregnancy ends with death You may feel guilt and shame about your choice You will remember taking a life Abortion is final; you can’t reverse your decision You will never know or treasure your baby You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop

Other Issues to think about:

• Post-abortion syndrome (for more information, visit www.afterabortion.org)