For you, or someone you know, getting an abortion seemed like it was your only solution. Whether financial, emotional, or relational pressures caused you to get an abortion, recently or years ago, you may still have healing to do. Abortion isn’t always presented in a complete picture. It is framed as a quick solution that will solve the perceived problem of being pregnant and ultimately having a child, but many women tell us that the trauma that followed their visit to the abortion clinic is far more painful than they were led to believe. We have also walked with many women who are seeking help and healing from the pain of this decision.

After an abortion, many women experience initial relief. The perceived crisis is over and life returns to normal. For many women, however, the crisis isn’t over. Months and even years later, the effects are still felt. There is evidence that abortion is associated with decrease in long-term emotional and physical health. 35, 55

Women who have experienced abortion may develop the following:

• Guilt
• Grief
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Difficulty bonding with partner or children
• Eating disorders

Is this you or someone you know?

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, Gateway Women’s Care offers confidential, compassionate support groups designed to help you work through these feelings. We have post-abortion groups that are led by experienced, trained staff and volunteers who themselves have had abortions and can relate to feelings you may be experiencing.

Call us today and we will connect you to someone who can start you on the path to recovery.

If you or someone you know is considering a medical abortion by taking a series of pills for terminating early pregnancy or considering a surgical procedure, please consider all the abortions facts. Do your research, talk to someone who has “been there and done that”. Visit Gateway Women’s Care for pregnancy options counsel.

Call Gateway Women’s Care today at (919) 833-0096 Raleigh or (919) 251-9444 Durham or (919)537-8220 Chapel Hill 

35.Thorp JM, Hartmann KE, Shadigian E. Long term physical and psychological health consequences of induced abortion: review of the evidence. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2003;58(1):67-79.

55.Royal College of Psychiatrists. Position statement on women’s mental health in relation to induced abortion. March, 14 2008.