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A Guide to Consent, Contraception, and More for Young Ethnic Minority Women

Healthcare in Ireland – what you need to know!

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An abortion is a medical process to end a pregnancy. It is also known as “termination”. It is generally a safe process, but there are some risks associated with abortion. The earlier you have an abortion, the safer and simpler the process will be.