Are you considering abortion? Facing an unplanned pregnancy and feeling unprepared, unsupported, or pressured can make abortion seem like the only path forward. But before you decide, it’s important to understand that abortion is not your only option, and it is a medical decision that comes with risks. At Abria, we’re here to give you accurate information about abortion in a safe and welcoming space so you can make a fully informed decision based on the facts.
Abortion procedures affect every woman differently, and your journey is unique. You may feel shocked, lost, depressed, or even numb from your experience, especially if you struggled with mental health before your abortion.
The good news is that you can find healing and wholeness through intentional effort and the right resources.
In addition to your family and friends, we always recommend seeking professional help. While having a solid support system is essential, ...read more
When facing an unplanned pregnancy, there are many possibilities and factors to consider, but the most important is your physical and mental health.
If you are considering terminating your pregnancy, take the following health screenings prior to the abortion.
To proceed confidently with your abortion, a positive pregnancy test is required. If you have relied on common pregnancy symptoms so far, a positive pregnancy test will eliminate doubts, so you know exactly how to proceed.
At Abria Pregnancy Resources, we provide free q ...read more
After the Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade was reversed, it’s confusing to interpret how abortion access for women across the United States has been affected.
Read this article for common questions about this historic court ruling and the facts about abortion access in the U.S.
In 1973, the sitting Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution included a woman’s right to an abortion. This decision meant that abortion was a federally-protected right.
In the summer of 2022, the ex ...read more
If you’re puzzled by the term “incomplete abortion”, don’t worry. It can be confusing.
The term incomplete abortion describes abortions that successfully terminate the pregnancy, but fail to remove all the fetal and pregnancy tissue from the uterus.
Common signs include heavy bleeding or cramping. This is a serious health concern because it can cause infection.
Read this article for more information about the signs of incomplete abortion.
When medication abortions are presented as an option for an unplanned pregnancy, the side effects and potential risks are often minimized or under-discussed. Read the rest of this article to understand how the abortion pill works, its side effects and possible risks, and important health screenings you can take to protect your reproductive health.
The abortion pill, also called a medication abortion, is a regimen of two separate medications: mifepristone and misoprostol.
In multiple studies, women have reported feelings of depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns after having an abortion. While these mental health effects can be a controversial topic, women deserve to be aware of the potential association between abortion and their well-being.
Each experience is different for each woman. However, women who already have negative mental health may be especially at risk for negative psychological impacts if they undergo an abortion p ...read more
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, many questions have come up about what is or is not permissible when it comes to abortion. Many are concerned about abortion access at a local level, but abortion is currently still legal in the state of Minnesota.
Read this article to learn about the impact of abortion on our state and what your options are if you’re currently pregnant.
In 1973, abortion was ruled a constitutionally protected right in the landmark decision Roe v. Wade. Since then, abortion access has been l ...read more
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many people are wondering what abortion access is available to them at a local level, if at all. Some worry the Supreme Court ruling now means abortion is banned in all 50 states, or that healthcare choices for women will become more limited. Read the rest of this article to learn what is factual, what is not, and how this affects you locally.
If you are looking for a solution to an unplanned pregnancy, then a mail-order abortion may seem like the golden ticket because of its easy accessibility and privacy. However, it’s important to be aware of some of the downfalls of this option because it skips some important health screenings.
