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Hello, my name is Susan and today I am going to be your friendly guide. I'm here to help us explore the topic of abortion. Abortion is a personal decision and only the person who is pregnant can know what is best for them. For anyone dealing with an unintended pregnancy, talking with a trusted adult can help to figure it all out. So let's start with some of the basics. When a person gets pregnant they have three options. They can carry the pregnancy to term and raise the baby, they can carry the baby to term and place the baby for adoption or they can end the pregnancy by having an abortion. Abortion is a very safe medical procedure. There are two types of abortion; medical and surgical. A surgical abortion is a short 10 to 15-minute procedure that takes place at a clinic or hospital and is performed by a health care provider using local anesthesia. Medical abortion is a procedure that uses pills prescribed by a health care provider to end a pregnancy. It can be started either in a medical office or at home. This approach is most effective during the first three months of pregnancy. There are many laws pertaining to abortion, and every state's laws are different. In some states, young people need their parents' permission to get an abortion. So, while some people don't believe in abortion, others believe a pregnant person should be able to have an abortion and not be judged by others. After all, every person should be able to decide what's best for themselves, their family, and their future. I know we covered a lot of information and if you need to come back to watch this video again, I'll be here waiting to help explain it from the beginning.