If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering abortion, you may be wondering about your access. Currently, abortions are banned in Georgia after a heartbeat is detected, typically at the sixth week of pregnancy. Legal Status In Georgia Georgia’s abortion regulation is the “Heartbeat” law, initially passed in 2019. This law, known as the Living … Continued
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What Are The Abortion Restrictions in Georgia?
Do I Have To Tell My Partner I Want an Abortion?
Are you considering abortion as you face an unexpected pregnancy? You may be wondering if you should tell your partner that you want an abortion. We understand your hesitation, as your partner may not agree with your decision or even show that he cares. Open Communication is Best We encourage women to communicate openly with … Continued
My Boyfriend is pressuring me to have an abortion
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, it’s critical that you make your own pregnancy decision without feeling pressured into one choice over another—your mental health depends on it. According to a study by the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, almost 75% of women who had an abortion felt at least subtly pressured into getting … Continued
How an Adoption Plan Can Prevent Depression Caused by Abortion
While several pregnancy decisions can cause mental health issues, we know that some women struggle emotionally with abortion. Abortion is a complex decision that can create physical and mental challenges. One study noted that women can experience mental health effects after abortion, including grief, depression, anxiety, feelings of loss, and more. While every woman is … Continued
I Don’t Want Another Abortion
Many women report feeling relieved immediately following their abortion, but in the weeks, months, or years afterward, they begin feeling grief and a sense of loss. If you’ve had one or more abortions and are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you don’t have to have another one. You have options. Let’s take a look at how … Continued
What Is a Medical Abortion?
A medical abortion, also referred to as the “abortion pill,” is a combination of two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. These work together to end a pregnancy and then expel it from the uterus. A medical abortion is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is under 10 weeks. If pregnancy is further along, the risk of complications … Continued
How Will Abortion Affect Me Physically?
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, it’s understandable to be concerned about how it might affect you physically. Since abortion is a medical intervention, there are various side effects and risks that can occur. Read on to learn more about abortion and its potential effects. How Does Abortion Work? Medical and surgical … Continued
I’ve Already Had an Abortion and Don’t Want Another One. What Are My Options?
Many times women that have had an abortion choose not to undergo another one. A woman’s reasons for not wanting another abortion are personal, but can include the adverse effects she experienced after her first abortion, either emotional or physical. If you have already had an abortion and are experiencing another unexpected pregnancy, but you … Continued
How Will Abortion Affect Me Mentally?
Every woman is unique, and no one can predict how your mental health will be affected by abortion. It’s wise to consider the mental health effects of abortion when deciding the outcome of your pregnancy. Effects After an abortion, some women struggle with feelings of sadness, guilt, shame, grief, or regret, among other negative emotions. … Continued
I’m Pregnant. Now What? Is Abortion My Only Option?
You recently took a pregnancy test. The result? Positive. This result might bring excitement to some, but for others it can come with many questions, fears, and doubts. These can be normal for any woman when she finds out she’s pregnant, but perhaps especially when the pregnancy wasn’t planned. Maybe you’ve wondered if you’d be … Continued