This document discusses abortion statistics in the United States, methods of abortion, risks of abortion, and alternatives to abortion. Over 1 million abortions occur annually in the US, with over half of women seeking abortions having had a previous one. The risks of abortion include medical complications as well as potential emotional issues. Alternatives mentioned include adoption, surrogacy, and placing the child in foster care. Sources provided at the end include statistics on abortion from the Guttmacher Institute and personal stories about abortion.