Having an abortion can cause emotional and psychological scars. It’s important to seek professional assistance on the best path forward for you and how you can recover from this specific type of trauma. What Is Trauma? The American Psychological Association states trauma is an emotional response after a disturbing event. Trauma can affect anyone and

According to estimates from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20% of Americans struggle with mental illness each year. Some mental health experts, as well as studies, have found a connection between abortion and mental illness in women.  If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering an abortion it’s important to know all the

Only you will be able to decide which pregnancy option is right for you. However, we can provide information on both and some questions to ask to help you think through them. Every Option Has One Thing in Common Every pregnant woman has three choices: parenting, adoption, and abortion. While very different options, they all

There are three things needed before abortion: an ultrasound scan, STD testing and treatment, and accurate abortion information. Taking Care of Your Women’s Health Before pursuing abortion, it’s critical to take all the necessary precautions to protect your women’s health. You want to make sure you won’t experience any preventable health complications, and you want

Pregnancy tests are sensitive to a hormone called hCG or human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced during pregnancy. When a pregnancy test detects this hormone, it will read positive. If this hormone is not detected, it will give a negative reading. What Is hCG? The hCG is an essential pregnancy hormone produced by the placenta.

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, or have already had an abortion, it’s important to know the potential risks and side effects to your body that may occur after an abortion. One of the risks to be aware of is an incomplete abortion. An incomplete abortion is a risk in both medical and surgical

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There are many reasons consider abortion for an unplanned pregnancy. Perhaps your birth control failed, you’re walking through a difficult season, or you fear a pregnancy will disrupt your future plans. Whatever your reasons for considering abortion, it’s important to understand the various abortion procedures and the side effects and risks associated with each one.