Bad timing is the most common reason for women seeking abortions at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

The study, that is the first in Victoria to look at women who considered aborting unplanned pregnancies, analysed 3018 women seeking terminations between October 2006 and September 2007. Findings reveal that 1026, or 34 per cent, listed their primary reason as “does not want children now” or “not the right time”.