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ABORTION
Abortion is a legal
option in Canada and compared to other
medical procedures, is considered relatively
safe by doctors. Like all medical procedures
though, abortion involves certain risks that
you need to be aware of as you consider this
option. There are different abortion
procedures possible, depending on how far
along you are in your pregnancy and each
procedure has different considerations.
Caring peer counsellors at Pregnancy
Concerns can explain the possible procedures
for your particular situation, and give you
enough information
to make an
informed decision. Therefore, Pregnancy
Concerns can be an important first stop in
your decision-making process.
I don't know how I will feel?
If you are considering abortion you’re
probably faced with circumstances that make
the thought of parenting difficult to face.
Abortion can also be
quite emotionally difficult for women.
Regardless of how you currently feel about
your pregnancy and the thought of an
abortion, it is important to consider the
possible emotional or psychological effects
of
having an
abortion. Several factors determine the
emotional reaction to an abortion, including
a woman’s age, the stage of her pregnancy,
prior feelings about abortion and whether or
not she feels pressured into having an
abortion by a significant person in her
life. Pregnancy Concerns offers a safe place
for you to discuss all the factors involved
in your
decision for your present and future
emotional and psychological health.
After Abortion
If you have had an
abortion in the past, and are experiencing
some of the symptoms of Post-abortion Stress
listed below*,
please contact
Pregnancy
Concerns.
Depending on
the severity of your symptoms we can help
you begin a journey of healing or refer you
to professional counsellors for help.
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Avoidance Behaviours
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Psychological “numbing”
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Guilt Anxiety
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Depression
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Re-experiencing events related to
the abortion
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Pre-occupation with becoming
pregnant again
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Anxiety over fertility and
childbearing issues
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Interruption or disruption of the
bonding with present and/or future
children
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Self-destructive behaviours
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Anniversary reactions
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Brief
Psychotic disorder
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