Abortion

Abortion Pill Reversal Is Possible Abortion pills may seem like the easy answer to an unplanned pregnancy: take a combination of two drugs and end your pregnancy. Other names for this type of abortion are self-managed abortion, at-home abortion, or self-induced abortion. But what if you take the first of the two drugs and then change your mind? No one can make you complete a chemical abortion against your wishes, including your parents or boyfriend. Get Help As soon as poss

An unplanned pregnancy for some women might mean adjusting the budget a bit and making a few life changes to account for a new addition to the family. However, for others, an unplanned pregnancy seems to only mean one thing — an unplanned abortion. Without health insurance and the means to care for a child, many women feel forced to choose abortion, even if they have a desire for a family. Here at Liberty Women’s Clinic, we recognize that women facing unplanned pregnancies a

An unintended pregnancy is an overwhelming situation. The first thing to know if someone is pressuring you to get an abortion is: no one can make you get an abortion. As the pregnant woman, you have three options to choose from: Adoption: At LWC, we consider adoption to be a gift of love originating from a choice that is unselfish. Adoption has changed significantly over the years, with a spectrum of involvement and privacy choices now available. It is also an option that may

Unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion? Let’s take a look at medical and surgical abortions and see how they compare. It is important to know what to expect in both procedures in order to prepare yourself. One fact medical and surgical abortions have in common is that neither happen in just a day. Both require multiple visits to an abortion clinic, or teleconferencing with an online provider. Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy will determine which abo

While the gift of time is priceless when making a big decision, it’s also important to consider the various outcomes to the “forever” decisions you are considering making. Be informed and think through all possible outcomes before coming to a decision. Look at all the details of how this decision could impact you not just today, but a week, a year, or even 20+ years from now.Ask yourself, how long will this crisis last? Look at each possible outcome.For example, a woman learn

Abortion Regret If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Abortion was supposed to be a quick fix, the only way to keep your life on track, but the memories won’t stay buried. You made your choice, but you had no idea how that choice would affect you. Signs of Abortion Regret Maybe you suffer from depression, eating disorders, or an increase in drug or alcohol use. Do you have thoughts of suicide, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, or a loss of self-esteem? Do you avoid

Unplanned Pregnancy Is Common Many women face unplanned pregnancies in the U.S., and in fact nearly half of all pregnancies that occur each year are unplanned. An unplanned pregnancy may have left you wondering what to do. Maybe now you regret the decision to have an abortion, but no one ever mentioned you may regret it. Abortion Happens You are not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 women have had an abortion by the age of 45. Many articles you may come across online state that the major

Unplanned Pregnancy Being pregnant when you absolutely don’t want to be is stressful. When you’re leaning towards having an abortion because it feels like the only option for your situation, your stress multiplies. The truth is, as your body and its hormones adjust to an unplanned pregnancy, you’ll definitely experience some highs and lows. This will greatly impact your stress level. So many questions might be running through your mind – How far along am I? How can I get info

If you’re pregnant and thinking about abortion, here are four things to consider before making any decision: #1: Am I actually pregnant? In the pregnancy world, “viable” means that the embryo is implanted in the uterus and a heartbeat is detected. Approximately 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage according to Mayo Clinic.It is important to make sure your pregnancy is viable so you don’t have to go through the unnecessary medical procedure of having an abortion. At Liber

What are the reasons abortion seems like the best option for me? Often in life when we encounter something unexpected, our first thought is, “How am I going to make this work?” At Liberty Women’s Clinic, we realize that the same reaction may apply to an unplanned pregnancy. We recognize an unplanned pregnancy comes with a range of emotions including shock, emotional numbness, disappointment, fear, anxiety, or stress. When all of these thoughts and feelings get mixed up toge

You may have heard about the different pills available to end an unwanted pregnancy. Before making a decision, it's important to understand the details of each option. Plan B You may have heard people talk about the “morning-after pill” or the “day-after pill.” If so, they are talking about Plan B. It can also be described as “emergency contraception,” however, it is not birth control. Plan B uses a hormone called levonorgestrel to change your cervix. This hormone makes it h