For decades, Planned Parenthood has sold legal abortion to the public as the "safe" alternative to back-alley, coat-hanger abortions.  It's a well worn propaganda point. Here's the Planned Parenthood claim to it from its own website: In-clinic abortion is a very safe, simple, and common procedure. Serious problems are really rare, but like all medical procedures, there can be some risks. What are the possible risks of having an abortion? In-clinic abortion is very common, and it's one of the safest medical procedures you can get. Abortions are similar, in terms of level of risk, to other gynecological procedures that take place in doctor's offices every day. But like any medical procedure, there are some risks.  ... (Grisly potential complications listed) ...   These problems are really rare, and they're usually easy to treat. Note the assurance of safety, ordinariness, and rarity...(Read Full Post)