It’s okay to not quite be ready to make a final pregnancy decision. Abortion will change your future forever, so it’s important to be sure about this option and understand the risks.
Remember, the decision is ultimately yours to make. Talk in a safe and pressure-free environment about your pregnancy options at North Care Women’s Clinic today.
It’s Never Okay to Feeling Pressured Into Abortion
If you’re feeling pressured by friends or family, setting boundaries can give you the space you need to explore your pregnancy options without others giving their opinion.
You will be the one who is most impacted by an abortion decision, so it’s crucial to consider how it will impact you in the long run. No one can make this decision for you. Remember to take the time you need to make an informed choice that’s right for you.
Consider the Facts
You know yourself best, and if you need time to work through your questions and concerns, that is totally valid. There are both mental and physical risks of abortion.
The American Psychological Association (APA) notes that while not all women face mental health challenges after abortion, some do experience clinically significant issues such as anxiety or depression.
The two types of abortion are medical and surgical abortion. Here are some of the common physical risks to know about for medical abortion:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require a surgical abortion
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
Surgical abortion, which is a bit more invasive, comes with physical risks including:
- Perforation of the uterus
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
Be Better Informed
Before deciding on abortion, an ultrasound is needed to confirm how far along you are and whether your pregnancy is viable (has a heartbeat & is progressing). We offer both options, abortion education, and pregnancy verification at North Care Women’s Clinic today.
Schedule a free appointment today to learn where to get started. We are here to walk with you and offer non-judgmental support.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Sources:
1. Reardon, D. C. (2018, October 29). The abortion and mental health controversy: A comprehensive literature review of common ground agreements, disagreements, actionable recommendations, and research opportunities. SAGE open medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207970/#:~:text=American%20Psychological%20Association%E2%80%99s,and%20decision%20satisfaction.
