Posts Categorized: abortion

The Ripple Effects of the New Texas Abortion Law

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On September 1st, 2021, a new abortion law went into effect in Texas. The legislation bans women from getting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. While these “heartbeat bills” have been introduced in other states, they have faced legal challenges that have so far prevented them from becoming… Read more »

Can Abortion Cause Infertility?

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There is a lot of misinformation and misconception surrounding abortion. There are socially-based myths, such as that women use abortion in place of birth control or that criminalizing abortions will stop them from happening. Then there are also medically-based myths, like that abortions are painful for the fetus or psychologically damaging to the women who… Read more »

A Timeline for Your Abortion Options

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In some cases of unplanned pregnancy, women might know that abortion is the right choice for them as soon as their result comes back positive. For many others, it can take longer to determine if abortion is the best solution for their situation. If you’ve recently discovered that you are unexpectedly pregnant, you may be… Read more »

Choosing an Abortion Clinic: How to Find a Safe Provider

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Finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant can be scary. Coming to the conclusion that abortion is the right decision for your situation can be equally as difficult. Through this stressful and emotional journey, you’re going to need the support of medical professionals you can trust. All abortion clinics are different, depending on where you live… Read more »

5 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Your Abortion

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Although it is sometimes the best option, abortion is not always the easy choice to make. For many women, determining the right next step after becoming pregnant unexpectedly is a complicated process that takes a mental, emotional, and sometimes even physical toll. Even once you’ve decided that abortion is right for your situation, it’s normal… Read more »

How to Discuss Abortion with Your Partner

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Unplanned pregnancy can be a difficult, emotional experience for a woman. You may be feeling scared, confused, and uncertain about how to move forward. One of the things you may be unsure about is how to approach the situation with your partner, especially if you’re thinking about terminating the pregnancy. Bringing up the possibility of… Read more »

Is Abortion the Right Choice for Me?

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There are a lot of misconceptions about unplanned pregnancy and abortion. If you’ve found yourself unexpectedly pregnant or even facing complications in a planned pregnancy, it can be difficult to sort through the misinformation and connect with the resources you need to make the right decision moving forward. Abortion is a very complicated and personal… Read more »

Understanding Grief After Abortion

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Choosing to terminate a pregnancy is never an easy decision to make. Even when it’s the right decision, you may experience unexpected emotions that you’re not entirely sure how to deal with. If you’re considering, planning, or have recently had an elective abortion, you need to be prepared for how the procedure could affect you… Read more »

How Does an Abortion Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?

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Both medical and surgical abortions are low-risk procedures that can safely and effectively terminate pregnancies. That said, many women have questions about how their menstrual cycles might be affected in the aftermath of an abortion. During a medical abortion – in which the pregnancy is terminated using a combination of two pills – it’s normal… Read more »