Why Do Women with Children Have Abortions? Why do women with children have abortions? When people think about who seeks abortion care, they often picture someone young, single, or without a family. The reality is very different. According to data from the Guttmacher Institute, more than half of the people who have abortions in the…
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Plan B: Everything You Need to Know
Plan B 101: Everything You Need to Know You had unprotected sex. Your condom broke. You missed a pill. Now what? First, take a deep breath. Emergency contraception (like Plan B) gives you a second chance to prevent pregnancy when your regular birth control fails or you didn’t use protection. But with so much…
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High-Risk Pregnancies and Abortion: Navigating Laws
High-Risk Pregnancies and Abortion When it comes to proving the need for an abortion due to fetal anomalies or maternal health risks, each state has its requirements that must be met. This includes what proofs are enough and what documents one needs to comply with the state’s rules. High-Risk Pregnancies and Abortion Requirements – Verification:…
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Had an Illegal Abortion Before Roe
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade She was 15 when she got an illegal abortion in a dirty Detroit warehouse. Now, she’s terrified others will experience something similar. VICE News by Carter Sherman | April 7, 2022 | Read full story Renee Chelian still doesn’t know who performed her abortion. In 1966,…
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5 Ways to Support Your Local Abortion Clinic
Abortion has been under attack for decades in this country. Abortion clinics, which provide basic women’s healthcare, are on the frontlines of the battle. As legal restrictions grow more stringent and clinic protesters grow more violent, you may be wondering what you can do to support your local abortion clinic. Here are 5 ways to…
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Trump Reinstates Global Gag Rule Increasing Abortion Rates
President Trump, apparently unmoved by millions of women protesting for reproductive rights, reinstated the global gag rule. The so-called Mexico City Policy bans organizations that receive US funding from discussing abortion. Research suggests the policy increases the abortion rate. This makes it just one in a series of ineffective and harmful Trump policies. Learn more…
