Does abortion affect other pregnancies? – SPUC

Does abortion affect other pregnancies?

Yes, future pregnancies can be affected, particularly after surgical abortions. One of the main risks is premature birth of subsequent babies.

There are numerous studies that show that there is an increased risk of premature delivery after an abortion. The two main causes of prematurity are infection caused by the abortion and damage to the cervix caused by the instruments used in the procedure.

You can read more about this in SPUC’s publication “Abortion and Women’s Health.”