How to Explain Your Abortion Decision to Friends and Family

How to Explain Your Abortion Decision to Friends and Family

Sharing the news of an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult enough, and sharing a decision like abortion can be even more challenging. Explain the news by thinking about timing and environment and staying open throughout the process.

Timing & Environment Matters

While no time is perfect for sharing your pregnancy decision, choosing a more convenient time for everyone can lighten the mood. Try to plan a time to share news about your pregnancy decision when your family and friends are most relaxed and at ease. Choose a time when they are off work or on a weekend. Pick an environment where everyone is comfortable, either at your home or their home, in a private setting.

Consider Their Input

If you feel comfortable talking with close friends and family about your p ...read more


What are the Warning signs of infection after abortion

What Are the Warning Signs of Infection After Abortion?

Did you just have an abortion and experience abnormal symptoms or complications? Signs of infection after abortion include heavy bleeding and a fever. In this blog, we share more about potential signs of infection and what to do next. Infection is a serious health risk and something to address immediately.

Warning Signs of Infection

Infection is a major risk after abortion and not something to take lightly as it could lead to complications such as pelvic infection. Seek medical attention right away to get treatment and prevent further complications. The Mayo Clinic shares common signs and symptoms of in ...read more


Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriendโ€™s Abortion?

We know finances can be pressed during an unplanned pregnancy situation. If youโ€™re wondering whether your insurance will pay for your girlfriendโ€™s abortion, it most likely will not be.

Will Insurance Cover Abortions?

Insurance companies typically wonโ€™t cover a partner on a policy unless they are a spouse or a domestic partner. There typically must be a financial legal obligation to extend coverage for your partner. Contact your local health insurance provider to be sure about your specific insurance coverage and get your questions answered.

Why Your Girlfriend Needs An Ultrasound

While you and your partner gather information about abortion coverage, be sure your partner has had an ultrasound to safeguard her health and confirm her pregnancy options. Ultras ...read more


Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe?

There are a couple of safety concerns to consider before proceeding with an online (or at-home) abortion consisting of the two abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol. The lack of medical oversight and unknown online providers is a direct risk to your health. Your health should be the number one priority, and we want to help you safeguard it. Keep reading to learn more about the safety risks of this avenue of medical abortion done online.

Lack of Medical Oversight

Medical oversight is necessary before proceeding with any type of major medical procedure, including abortion. For your health and safety, medical oversight is recommended in person to co ...read more


What is a Medical Abortion?

We know a pregnancy decision is not easy. With the pressure you may put on yourself and the emotions coming at you, it can feel overwhelming. You are not alone. If youโ€™re thinking about a medical abortion, you deserve the facts. A medical abortion consists of two drugs that terminate an existing pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, and misoprostol causes uterine contractions that expel the pregnancy and related tissue from the body.

Risks of Medical Abortion

With such a serious medical procedure comes serious risks to your health. Side effects of medical abortion include abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. Possible risks include the follo ...read more


Do I Have to Tell My Partner I Want an Abortion?

No, you donโ€™t have to tell your partner you want an abortion, but you may want to if you want to continue a relationship with him. Abortion is a huge decision that impacts you and him. Here are four reasons to consider telling your partner about your pregnancy and how you feel.

1. It Will Build Trust.

Telling your partner you are pregnant is not easy. However, healthy relationships are built on trust and honesty. Keeping such a significant event from your partner can break trust when he eventually learns of your secret. Itโ€™s hard to rebuild trust once itโ€™s broken, so having an honest dialogue with him about the situation and how you feel can bring you closer together instead of farther apart. ...read more


My partner is pressuring me to have an abortion but Iโ€™m not sure

My Partner Is Pressuring Me To Have an Abortion, but Iโ€™m Not Sure

Itโ€™s never ok for someone to force or pressure you into any decision, especially as you face lots of emotions and decisions. You deserve to feel seen and heard as you navigate an unplanned pregnancy. If your partner is pressuring you to have an abortion but you are not sure, remember that you have the final say. Our compassionate team at The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford is here to listen and offer the support you need.

Give Yourself Time to Process

If youโ€™re feeling pressure from your partner or maybe someone else around you, find space to process your pregnancy and your emotions on your own for a moment.ย  ...read more


How an Adoption Plan Can Prevent Depression Caused by Abortion

No one has a roadmap for an unexpected pregnancy. You are not alone. Choosing adoption when experiencing an unexpected pregnancy could help to avoid the depression that can accompany abortion.ย  Here are the facts so you can make an informed decision.

The Reality of Abortion

Research shows that abortion may increase a womanโ€™s chances of developing mental health struggles. After an abortion, it isnโ€™t uncommon for women to develop the following:
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I Donโ€™t Want Another Abortion

Youโ€™ve already had an abortion. Now, you think you might be pregnant again.ย  For a variety of reasons, you do not want to abort. What are your options?

Are You Sure You Are Pregnant?

Youโ€™ve been pregnant before, and you think you know the signs. Or, youโ€™ve taken a home test, and it was positive.ย  At The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, we can provide you with a free, professional-grade pregnancy test. If it is positive, we will then perform a free ultrasound...read more


Iโ€™ve Already Had an Abortion and Donโ€™t Want Another One. What Are My Options?

If youโ€™ve already had an abortion, you understand the significant risks and side effects that come with this major medical decision. Maybe you donโ€™t want to make this decision again as you face another unexpected pregnancy. You donโ€™t have to. You have two other options: making an adoption plan and parenting. Weโ€™re here to give you a better look at each of them. You can do this.

Exploring an Adoption

Adoption costs the birth mother nothing, so itโ€™s a great option if you are struggling financially and may not be able to support a child right now. As the birth mother, you choose the adoptive parents as well as the adoption plan. You get to customize your adoption plan by setting the terms. You can choose how much contact you want with your child (if any), how muc ...read more


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