WOMEN who have abortions are not only endangering themselves but also the fetus in subsequent pregnancies. Findings from the Canadian clinical study mentioned, they are an abortion-risk premature babies in subsequent pregnancies.

According to the researchers, this study was conducted to find out the factors that cause premature birth and babies born with low weight. And to determine whether the previous abortion is one of the causative factor, the researchers learned that 37 studies have been conducted worldwide between 1965 and 2001.

How does abortion affect subsequent pregnancies? According to the study author Dr. Prakesh Shah from Mount Sinai hospital in Toronto, the method of abortion (especially the old-fashioned method before) tend to cause damage to the cervix.

Therefore, the firm Shah, if you intend to abortion, it's worth watching, and consult with your doctor about all the risks. "At least you would be wise in choosing," said Shah, was quoted as saying dailymail site.

The study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found, women who have undergone abortion more than once a 72% risk of greater birth weight babies with low and 93% risk of a larger premature babies. It also found, women who undergo abortions in the first or second trimester risk greater 35% had a baby with low weight and 36% risk of having bigger babies born prematurely.