The health care workers, on the other hand, were very careful not to be judgmental or to influence the women in any way. If several conflicted women come in on the same day, it can mess up the schedule completely," says Kjelsvik. She thinks more time should be allotted for these appointments and that it shouldn't be solely up to the individual nurse to help. For health care workers to avoid appearing judgmental or influencing the decision, I'd suggest an open introductory question like, 'What has it been like for you to make your decision about this abortion?
Even after the women in the study had made their final decision, they still had lingering doubts. Kjelsvik did follow-up interviews four weeks and twelve weeks after the women had made their decisions. Everyone was relieved to have come through a difficult time, but at the same time some women were still unsure about whether they had done the right thing.
Those who had chosen to carry their pregnancies to term had mixed feelings. Some were troubled because they didn't enjoy being pregnant and worried whether they would be able to love the child. The reason they had considered abortion had not disappeared. Some of those who chose to get an abortion later thought that they could actually have gone through with the pregnancy. Berge Solberg, professor of medical ethics at NTNU, believes the scepticism towards involving the outside world in the question of abortion has many causes.
More and more people are coming forward and talking about having had an abortion. But even though we're having these big social debates, the issue is perceived as very private for the person who finds herself in this situation. Even people who regard abortion as unproblematic and not ethically difficult know that people can have strong opinions in the opposite direction.
Do I need more information on any of these options? If I was to sum up my feelings and thoughts it would go like this The idea of having an abortion makes me feel ………………………… because ………………………… and I'm thinking………………………… The idea of continuing the pregnancy and placing the baby for adoption makes me feel ………………………… because ………………………… and I'm thinking ………………………… The idea of having a baby now and becoming a parent makes me feel ………………………… because ………………………… and I'm thinking ………………………… Now that you have looked at how you feel and what your thoughts are about this pregnancy, let's look at the other people in your life.
Significant others in your life Children: how will this affect my kids? The following questions may help you decide: Ideally when would I be ready to have another child?
I only ever wanted one child. Am I open to considering having more than one? What are my feelings around having more than 1 child? More than three children? What age gap do I prefer for my child or children? Can I cope with another child now? How do I deal with sleep deprivation, physical tiredness and emotional upheaval? Do I have the energy to raise another child? Who would support me if I have another child now? How would having another child now affect my growth and development?
Would having another child change my educational or career plans? Could I handle another child considering my current workload? What about future children? Partner This section is for those women who want to include the man involved in the pregnancy in the decision-making process. Does my partner want to have a child?
Another child? Is our relationship a happy and strong one, which would give a child a good home? Could we share the work of looking after a child? How well do we know each other — especially in relation to our views on parenting? Could we share our love with a child or with more than one child without being jealous?
How well do we currently communicate with each other and how may this be affected by having a child? If my partner says he will leave me if I have an abortion does that affect my decision? If my partner says he will leave me if I continue with the pregnancy does that affect my decision? If my partner says he will leave me if I adopt the child out does that affect my decision?
Decision making and violence For many women violence may start or become worse during pregnancy. Here are some questions it may be useful to ask yourself: He keeps changing his mind all the time about this pregnancy. How can I hold on to what I want when he does this?
Does he know I am pregnant? Is it safe to tell him? If he knows about the pregnancy, is it safe for me to make a choice about this pregnancy? What might be the consequences for me and others if I do not do what he wishes? Will I be safe while I am pregnant?
Will the violence effect the health of the pregnancy? If I go ahead with the pregnancy will I be able to keep the baby safe? Will staying pregnant and having a baby make it harder for me to leave if and when I am ready? What if things get bad again and it is too late for me to end this pregnancy?
He says now that there is a baby on the way that he will change. Things have been much better since I told him I was pregnant but can I trust his promises? Who else do I trust that could support me with this decision? Can I make a decision now? If you go to a place that offers pregnancy counselling and you're not sure if they will refer you for an abortion, ask if they refer people for an abortion.
Before having an abortion, you'll have an appointment to talk about your decision and what happens next. Whenever possible, you should be given a choice of how you would like the abortion to be carried out. After an abortion, you'll probably need to take things easy for a few days. It's likely you'll have some discomfort and vaginal bleeding for up to 2 weeks. Read more about how an abortion is carried out. Abortion is a safe procedure. Abortions are safest, and happen with less pain and bleeding, when carried out as early as possible in pregnancy.
Most women will not experience any problems, but there is a small risk of complications, such as:. If complications do occur, you may need further treatment, including surgery. Eight women talk about their abortions and why it needs to remain, or become, a free-access medical procedure for all. T housands of women shared their stories of abortion on social media last month, compelled to talk about their own experiences in a bid to end the stigma and misinformation that still surrounds the procedure.
Even in countries where abortion has been legal for decades, it often remains a controversial subject with those against the procedure giving political, moral, social, ethical and religious reasons. The truth is that life is unfathomably complex, people with uteruses own their bodies unconditionally, and every abortion story is as unique as the person who lives it.
To show how important free-access abortions are, West, Bonow and Morrison asked women to share their positive stories of the procedure. Women from countries around the world responded causing the hashtag to trend on Twitter in Australia, UK, US, as well as in Ireland where abortions are still illegal.
When I missed my period I went to the GP straight away. As soon as the test came up positive I asked her to refer me to the hospital. I struggled a lot with sickness and fatigue leading up to the abortion. I had a medically induced abortion.
I went to the hospital two days apart. The first visit was to have an ultrasound and take the first pill. Two days later I returned to stay for the day. Maybe because this hospital had only opened their clinic the previous year, they were more cautious. Women had to stay on the ward until they had completed the abortion. It was like a heavy period, all at once. After I had passed my womb contents, I was given a cupful of antibiotics and told to wait in the lounge for my ride home.
I was told that it was not permitted to use public transport after the procedure, even though there was no anaesthetic involved. I think I was more ashamed of being pregnant than I was of deciding to have the abortion. I was surprised by how sad I felt in the immediate aftermath.
I did see my foetus as I felt I owed it to myself to confront the result of my actions. I know I did the right thing for both of us. I felt sure in my decision and still do, but I know now that I suffered emotional and psychological consequences that it took me some time to process and understand.
I believe this was due to a number of factors, including the unsupportive relationship I was in at the time and a stigma in talking openly about my decision generally. Although my partner and I had been using condoms, one split and the morning after pill was ineffective that time. I learned later that this was probably because I was at the most fertile point in my cycle. I attended an NHS family planning centre for confirmation of the pregnancy and referral for an abortion.
The nurse at the centre was matter of fact, but sympathetic. As my pregnancy was at a very early stage, I opted for a medical abortion rather than surgical as under NHS procedures. A surgical abortion would have meant a further delay of a few weeks. In retrospect, I would have opted for a surgical abortion. The medical abortion entailed two visits to the hospital. The first was for a scan to again confirm the pregnancy, followed by me taking a pill to begin the process.
I then went home with an appointment to return two days later to take a second pill which would cause the womb lining to come away and the abortion to complete.
This was to be done under supervision of ward nurses and I had to remain on the ward until they were satisfied the process had worked. I found this part of the process quite upsetting for a number of reasons. Physically, although the process was uncomfortable and painful, it was manageable pain. However, I believe that the ward I was on included some women who had miscarried or had other gynaecology issues which made me extremely uncomfortable.
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