The document discusses abortion statistics, history, and methods. Some key points: - 1 in 3 American women will have an abortion by age 45. 80,000 women die annually from unsafe abortions globally. - 88% of abortions occur in the first trimester, primarily using aspiration (suction) or medication. - For the second trimester, the main methods are dilation and evacuation or induction abortion. - U.S. abortion law has evolved through cases like Roe v. Wade, Webster, Hodgson v. Minnesota, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

1. Chapter 20 Abortion By Brittany Pomales HC 210-OL Women’s Health Issues Our Bodies Ourselves By The Boston Women Health Book Collective

3. History of Abortion in the U.S.

4. Geraldine Santoro Geraldine Santoro was a victim of an unsafe illegal abortion. This photograph appeared in Ms. Magazine in the early 1970’s. Her story was made into a documentary called Leona’s Sister Gerri. Here is her story: http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/06/08/the-woman-in-the-photo

7. Vacuum Aspiration