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Before you make a decision about your pregnancy, You have a right to know.
The Right to CHOOSE... ...Involves the Right to KNOW
All photos are used for illustrative purposes only.
Pregnancy is one of the most
natural occurrences in a woman’s
This booklet will
life, yet at the same time it can be provide information on
one of the most frightening and
confusing experiences a woman three options available
may ever go through.
in Canada:
Studies have shown that women in
an unplanned pregnancy feel that
their life is over. Yet, many also 1. Carrying your
acknowledge that if they had been
able to get over the fear and think pregnancy to term
clearly about their situation, they
may not have rushed into the
and parenting
decision that they finally made. your child
Women who are given sufficient
time and knowledge of their options
make decisions that they do not 2. Making a choice
often regret. This booklet is
designed to help you do precisely to place your child
that.
for adoption
3. Choosing abortion
Before you decide, gather as much
credible information as possible.
Check your sources, examine your
“Do not make a decision
based on fear.
own attitudes, work through your
All photos are used for illustrative purposes only. anxiety and do not make a decision
based on fear. Learn the facts today.
Important Note: Third party references and website referrals are for information purposes
Learn the facts today.”
only. Signal Hill does not accept responsibility or liability for any misinformation
contained therein. This document copyright is the property of Signal Hill.
All rights reserved.
Signal Hill is a registered charity. Our registered charitable tax number is
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Beginning at the Beginning...
Though every circumstance of an It is important that you have some idea of
unplanned pregnancy is where you are in your pregnancy.
different there is one thing that
unites them all: You have a right to The following is some information about
accurate, up-to-date information fetal development that you may want to
about your pregnancy and your consider before making your decision:
health with compassionate support
and understanding.
This is precisely why we have
prepared this resource for you. We
can’t make decisions on your
behalf but we want to ensure that
Pregnancy & Fetal
you have all of the information and
support available to you.
Development
All photos are used for illustrative purposes only. During pregnancy, a woman’s body
An unplanned pregnancy does not goes through many changes. Some
You are not the first woman to mean the end of your world, though common symptoms of early
experience an unplanned it may feel like it at times. It is pregnancy include a missed period,
pregnancy and you won’t be the important that you take the time to nausea, breast tenderness, frequent
last. Many women have sat where process this new reality, gather urination, tiredness, and mood
you are sitting and have felt what information and consult with those swings.
you are feeling. who are in a position to help you
without any gain for themselves. Most pregnancy tests are very
You are not alone in this. reliable. However, to confirm a
pregnancy, a woman should visit
an appropriate health care
If you are like most women,
thoughts are racing around your
“You have a right to professional. A woman’s doctor
head so fast you can barely keep accurate, up-to-date may request an ultrasound exam
to confirm the status of her
up. Thoughts like: “I’m too young to
have a baby,” “how can I afford to
information about your pregnancy. This information is
important whether a woman is
raise another child?” or “this will pregnancy and your considering abortion or continuing
end my relationship.”
health.” her pregnancy.
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Photo used with permission,
courtesy of Jesse Bone Photography
Fetal Development:
Day 1
At the moment of conception all of
the personal characteristics for
human development such as
temperament, sex, hair and eye
colour are determined. All that is 11 Weeks
needed is nutrients and time to grow.1 9 Weeks
Day 18-20 14 Weeks
The foundations of the brain, Day 1
spinal cord, and nervous system
26 weeks
are laid.2 14 weeks Although they've been sealed
shut for the last few months, the
The skin of the fetus is still very
Day 21 transparent. Lanugo (very fine hair)
fetus's eyes are opening and
The heart begins to beat.3 It is covers the body. Generally this will be
beginning to blink. Fetal brain scans 19 Weeks
usually around this time that a show a response to touch. If a light is
shed prior to birth.7
woman confirms her pregnancy. shone on the mother’s abdomen, the
fetus will turn its head, which means
5 weeks 21 weeks its optic nerve is working. 10
7 weeks from Last Menstrual Period The fetus may startle in reaction to
The umbilical cord develops which loud sounds. It can actually hear
will be the embryo's lifeline in utero. noises outside of the womb.
32 weeks
It bears the responsibility of pumping Familiar voices, music and sounds It may be noted that the fetus is not
in oxygen, removing waste and that the fetus becomes used to moving around as much. It’s just
supplying the necessary nutrients during development stages are running short on room. Besides
while in uterus.4 often calming after birth. 8 growing, the fetus is busy dreaming. 22 Weeks
Brain scans have shown that fetuses
9 weeks have periods of dream sleep (REM) If you would like to learn more about
The embryo will curve its fingers 23 weeks starting around the eighth month.11 fetal development, there are many great
around an object placed in the palm With the fetus’s sense of websites that will provide you with
of its hand.5 movement now well developed, the detailed information and imaging.
mother can sway to music and the 35 weeks These two websites have valuable
10 weeks fetus will be able to feel the dancing From this point onwards, the fetus is information on pre-natal development,
The most critical part of the embryo's motion. It can now viably survive no longer considered premature
development is complete. Now it’s
pregnancy and birthing information:
outside the womb with appropriate and is patiently awaiting its entrance
headed into a period of rapid growth.6 medical intervention.9 into the world.12 www.justthefacts.org
www.babycenter.com
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1. Overview:Fetal Development. In Pregnancy.org. Retreived Nov. 23, 2009, from 5. ibid. 10. ibid. Images: To the best of our knowledge, the “Day 1” and “9 Weeks” fetal development
http://www.pregnancy.org/article/overview-fetal-development 6. ibid. 11. ibid. images are in the public domain and have been printed with respect to the Canadian
2. ibid. 7. ibid. 12. ibid. Copyright Act. The rest of the fetal images have been reproduced with permission from
3. ibid. 8. ibid. Windows to the Womb, ©Life Issues Institute.
4. ibid. 9. ibid.
Parenting
For a lot of women, the thought of
parenting can be overwhelming. You
If you choose to parent your child,
you have a right to know what Financial Assistance: The Universal Childcare Benefit
The UCCB helps Canadian families
may be thinking, “I’m too young to resources are in place to help you. Most Provinces provide a variety of through direct financial support. It is
be a mom” or wondering, “how will I Here are some helpful services that programs and services to aid for children under the age of six
be able to afford to raise a child?” you need to know about: parents and families. Please visit years and is paid in installments of
your provincial website or contact $100 per month per child. Find out
your community services agency for more and apply online at:
If you decide on Child Support: more information. The Government www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts
parenting, there is Child support is the payment that
of British Columbia undertakes the
distribution of funds for families Maternity & Parental Leave
more support available one parent pays to the other for the through the Ministry of Housing and For those who are gainfully
care and upbringing of their child or
than you may realize. children.
Social Development. Services that employed, weekly benefits can be
they provide are: claimed up to eight weeks before the
expected date of birth or within 17
The amount of money that the weeks after the child is born.
Parenting can be the most Natal Supplement
parent pays is determined by Child Contact Service Canada to find out
challenging yet one of the most A monthly natal supplement of $45
Support Guidelines which are about your most advantageous date
fulfilling experiences of your life. Few is available for expectant mothers on
established by Canadian law. to file your claim in order to receive
women who parent their children income assistance and families with
regret their decision. Although you infants up to seven months old. the maximum maternity benefits.
The following online booklet outlines www.eia.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/ www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/
may initially feel like you are giving
Child Support Guidelines and helps 2005/natal.htm types/special.shtml
up your own dreams and goals,
you estimate what an appropriate
many people feel motivated by their
amount of child support would likely Childcare Subsidy
new responsibility and seek to
achieve even more in their lives than
be in your situation. It also provides
resources to help you to come to an
The Childcare Subsidy is a monthly Paternity Testing:
they would have otherwise. payment that helps British Columbia You have a right to non-invasive
agreement with the father of your families meet the costs of child care. paternity testing in Canada to
child: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare determine the father of your child.
www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fcy-fea 1-800-387-1193 Non-invasive pre-natal DNA
paternity testing utilizes blood
For more information you may want If you have additional enquiries
to contact the Department of Justice samples and saliva from the father
about financial assistance in BC, you and involves no risk to the pregnant
Canada’s Family Law Information
may contact: woman or to the fetus.
Line at: 1-888-373-2222
EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca http://www.canadiancrc.com/NON-
1-866-866-0806 INVASIVE_Prenatal_DNA_Paternity_
Testing.aspx
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Parenting
Pregnancy Resource By means of referrals, pregnancy
resource centres may also be able
Childcare Resources & Referral
Services
Monitor Your Baby’s Development
Baby Center is an excellent online
Centres to refer you to the following services
in your area:
This service offers quality child care
referrals, workshops, resources and
resource offering information on
pregnancy, fetal development, FAQs
Local pregnancy resource centres support across British Columbia. and much more!
have been serving pregnant women Medical care www.childcarechoices.ca www.babycenter.com
for over 40 years. They offer a wide Social services
variety of services, most of them for Pregnancy Outreach Programs Relational Support for Young Mothers
free. Here is a basic list of things that Professional counselling This association offers free services A website dedicated to supporting
you can expect from a resource including support groups and young mothers. This includes
Housing
centre in your area that will help you in-home visits from health care helping moms to feel like they are
make an informed decision: Adoption/foster care professionals. not alone in their experiences and
www.bcapop.ca providing them with a complete
24-hour hotline Legal services picture of what life as a teen/young
Confidential, free pregnancy test Single parent support network La Leche League Canada mom is like.
A group to encourage, promote and www.youngmommies.com
Peer counselling Daycare resources for student provide mother-to-mother
Pregnancy options information mothers breastfeeding support and Contact your local community
and counselling educational opportunities. services branch to find out about
For a complete list of pregnancy www.lllc.ca services offered in your area such
Maternity and baby clothing/ resource centres in North America: as pre-natal classes, instruction on
baby furnishings www.optionline.org Cozy Bums Diapers breastfeeding, nutritional
1-877-88WOMAN This is an alternative for moms who information or drop-in educational
Post-abortion counselling want to use cloth diapers, a more sessions with childcare provided.
affordable option in the long run.
Labour support person
Other Services This Canadian company provides
Childbirth classes There are many services offered by products that are both earth-
individuals and organizations that friendly and convenient.
Fetal development information
exist to assist a new mother. The www.cozybums.ca
Abortion procedures and risk following is a list of just a few:
information BC Midwifery Association
Healthy Choices in Pregnancy Midwives are experts with extensive
Community referrals This website provides resources training that focuses on pregnancy,
Ongoing support and information to expectant birth and the postpartum for both
mothers about ensuring a healthy mom and baby. Midwives are a safe
pregnancy. and recognized choice for maternity
www.actnowbc.ca care.
www.bcmidwives.com
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Adoption
In the past, adoption has been
shrouded in secrecy and birth As a birth mother,
mothers had few or no rights
regarding their children. you have several
Thankfully, this is no longer the
case. Adoption is a valid option for rights concerning
women experiencing an unplanned
pregnancy. There is no denying your child’s adoption:
that placing your child for adoption
is one of the hardest decisions you 1. You have the right to choose
may ever make but it can also be your child’s adoptive family*
one of the most liberating and
rewarding.
and the option of taking an
active role in just about every
This is not something you have to stage in the adoption process.13
navigate on your own. There are
adoption professionals you can
turn to for help. They will walk with 2. Prior to placing your child for
you every step of the way by adoption, you have the right to
providing free counselling, helping change your mind at any time
you learn about your legal rights as
a birth mother and helping you to and to have your child
decide on the right family and how temporarily placed with a
best to communicate with them as
the years progress. All of the costs caregiver while you continue
associated with the adoption are with your decision-making
assumed by the adoptive parents. tasks. 14
The key is to go slowly and to
gather as much information as 3. Once you place your child for
possible. Taking your time selecting adoption, you have the right to
the adoptive family and being
involved in the adoption process
request ongoing contact with
will help ensure that your child will the adopting family and your
receive the best care and a positive child.
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future with a loving family. *Adoptive families will need to be approved by government guidelines to
ensure your child’s safety.
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13. Adopting in Canada. Canada Adopts. Retreived on Nov. 23, 2009, from http://www.canadaadopts.com/canada/open.shtml#ten.
14. ibid.
15. ibid.
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Adoption
Open Adoption Here are some important things to
remember: 16
As the birth mother you are 1. Realize you have choices
concerned about the long-term well
being of your child. It’s a natural and 2. Understand your rights
admirable desire to want the best for
3. Educate yourself on the
him or her. Open Adoption is a way
to do just that. Although it might process
sound intimidating, an open adoption 4. Professionals in the field exist
simply refers to any situation where
the adoptive parents and the birth
to help you
mother know each other and 5. No one can make this
exchange identifying information.
decision for you
The depth of the exchange can vary
and plans for future communication 6. This is not an emergency.
are discussed either with the parents
Take the time to fully consider
at the time of interview or through
the designated adoption practitioner. all of your options
You have many rights in this process
Here are some of the most
and you take an integral role in
comprehensive websites in Canada
interviewing the future parents. You
which will provide you with the
choose the best couple for your child
information you need including a
and take an active role at just about
registry of parents that are waiting
every stage of the adoption process.
to adopt a baby:
Both the birth mother and biological www.adoptionconnections.ca
father are entitled to independent www.canadaadopts.com
legal counsel whose costs are paid www.hopeadopt.org
for by the prospective adoptive www.sunriseadoption.com
parents. Even if in the end, you
Find out more about adoption by
choose not to place your child for
calling Adoption Connections at
adoption, there will be no cost to the
1-519-514-9993 or writing to
birth parents at all.
info@canadaadopts.com.
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16. Birth Mothers. Canada Adopts. Retreived on Feb. 5, 2010, from
http://www.canadaadopts.com/birthmothers/professionals.shtml#mistakes
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Abortion
“You have the right to know all of the facts regarding the The physical side-effects of abortion
will vary depending on the type of
potential physical or psychological effects of abortion.” abortion procedure used and the
..................................................................................... length of the pregnancy prior to
abortion. In general, the risk of
complications increases with
gestational age past eight weeks.18
Some physical complications appear
in the first hours following the
abortion, while others may take days,
weeks and even years to make
themselves known. For more
information on the potential physical
and psychological side effects of
abortion, turn to pages 20 and 21.
All photos are used for illustrative purposes only. It is important that you are not
pressured or coerced into an
abortion. Often women, even those
Following their abortion, some women These emotional complications can whose pregnancies are a result of
report feeling immediate relief. Others last for a very long time and some rape or incest, choose to abort
never experience any physical or women don’t recognize them until because of external pressures and
psychological effects following an years later. later regret that decision.19
abortion. But many women do report
having emotional complications arise Web-sites and counselling centres Sometimes women fear parental
in the weeks, months or even years exist to help these women deal with disapproval or the loss of a
following the procedure.17 the emotional after-effects of relationship. Others fear losing their
abortion: job, housing or personal safety. You
If you choose to proceed with this www.afterabortion.com may feel like you don't have any
legal medical option, we believe you www.onlinecare.ca options. But there is help available.
have the right to know all of the facts This resource has been created to
regarding the potential physical or provide you with valid options and
psychological effects of abortion. practical support.
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17. Coleman PK et al., Induced abortion and anxiety, mood, and substance abuse disorders: Isolating, Journal of Psychiatric Research (2008), doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2008.10.009
18. Mishell, Daniel R. et al., “Induced Abortion: Family Planning” The Merck Manual for Medical Professionals (Merck Research Laboratories, 2006 - 2008)
19. Victims and Victors (Springfield, Acorn Books, 2000) p. 19-20
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Abortion
Types of Abortions:
There are two types of abortions: number of days following the Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Dilation and Extraction (D&X)
medical (or chemical) and surgical. procedure. Follow-up is required to
This method can be used up to 12 Late-term abortions take place in
ensure successful evacuation. An
weeks of pregnancy. After dilation Canada although they are rare.
alternative procedure may be
Medical Abortions: required in the event of an
of the cervix, a curette, or looped
shaped knife is used to scrape out
Recent reports indicate over 300
happen per year.29 This method
incomplete abortion. 23
A medical abortion can only be the contents of the uterus (embryo uses medications injected into the
performed within the initial seven or fetus and pregnancy tissue). This vagina or amniotic sac to induce
weeks of pregnancy. This procedure Surgical Abortions: procedure may also be used as a
follow-up to incomplete abortions
labour. Prior to complete delivery,
the skull of the fetus is
requires methotrexate and
after other procedures.26 decompressed to allow delivery of
misoprostol to empty the contents Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
the head. This procedure is not
of the uterus. This is the most common method available in all provinces.30
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
of abortion and it can only be
Methotrexate is a chemotherapy performed during the first trimester. This second trimester abortion is
drug that inhibits the replication of rarer than MVA or D&C simply
Hysterotomy Abortion
Most women will require cervical
the human cell. 20 Given to pregnant dilation which can be done using because earlier abortions carry This method of abortion is
women, it prevents the embryo from dilators or medications prior to the fewer risks than mid or late-term extremely rare. The abdomen and
continuing its development. It is procedure or metal rods during the abortions. The cervix is dilated the the womb are opened surgically like
given by injection or taken orally.21 procedure.24 Local anesthetic or day before the procedure using in a caesarean section. 31 A small
medication may be used to reduce osmotic dilators or medications. incision is made and the contents
A few days later, the second pain and the risk of blood loss or Local anesthetic or medications are of the womb (fetus and pregnancy
medication, misoprostol, is infection. A long thin tube is given to reduce pain and the risk of tissue) are removed. As it is major
self-administered as vaginal tablets inserted through the cervix and into blood loss or infection. Medical abdominal surgery, this procedure
or oral pills. It causes the muscles the uterus. Suction is used to instruments and suction are used is only used when other procedures
of the uterus to contract, pushing separate the tissues from the to separate the contents of the have failed or are medically
out the contents of the uterus which uterine wall and empty the contents uterus (fetus and pregnancy tissue) unadvisable.
include the embryo and pregnancy of the uterus which include the and ensure the pieces are small
tissue.22 Pain medication is used to embryo or fetus and pregnancy enough to safely extract.27
ease cramping and abdominal tissue.25 Additional products of conception
discomfort as the embryo is are removed with forceps.28
expelled and is often taken for a
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20. Abortion. Online Care. Retrieved on Nov. 20, 2009, from www.onlinecare.ca/OptionAbortion.aspx. 26. Abortion. Online Care. Op Cit.
21. Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Abortions. Willow Women’s Clinic. Retreived on Nov. 13, 2009, from http://www.medicalabortion.ca/faqs.htm#q13. 27. In Clinic Abortion Procedures. Planned Parenthood. Retrieved on Nov. 20, 2009, from /http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/abortion/in-clinic-abortion-procedures-4359.htm.
22. Abortion. Online Care. Op Cit. 28. Davis, Victoria. Op Cit. p1022.
23. Davis, Victoria. (2006, November). Induced Abortion Guidelines. SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines. Retrieved Oct. 28, 2009, from http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/documents/gui184E0611.pdf.
24. ibid
29. Statistics Canada. July 2007. Therapeutic Abortion Survey. Canadian Institute for Health Information. Health Statistics Division.
30. Abortion. Online. Care. Op Cit.
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25. Surgical Abortions by Manual Vacuum Aspiration. Willow Women’s Clinic. Retreived on Nov. 13, 2009, from http://www.medicalabortion.ca/surgical%20abortions.htm. 31. Davis, Victoria. Op Cit. p1024.Abortion
Emotional & 2. Higher Rates of Depression, 4. 30% Higher Risk of Some Physical Risks
Substance Abuse, Suicidal Behavior Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychological Risks of After Abortion of Abortion
Researchers compared women
Abortion 32
In a New Zealand study, women who had no prior history of The potential physical effects of
Abortion, like most medical who had abortions subsequently anxiety and who had experienced abortion vary from immediate
procedures, carries risks. Although experienced higher rates of a first, unintended pregnancy. complications to long-term issues.
some women may experience no substance abuse, anxiety disorders, Women who aborted were 30% These risks increase the further you
physical or psychological effects and suicidal behaviour than women more likely to subsequently report are in pregnancy prior to abortion.
from abortion, it is extremely who had not had abortions, even all the symptoms associated with They also increase with general
important for you to know what the after controlling for pre-existing anesthesia. The list of
a diagnosis for generalized anxiety
potential effects on your health conditions. Approximately 42% of complications includes but is not
disorder, compared to women
might be. The following is a sample women with a history of abortion limited to: 37
who carried to term.36
of some published data: had experienced major depression Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2005
in the last four years which is nearly - Very heavy bleeding
1. 65% Experienced Multiple double the rate of women who had - Blood clots
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress not been pregnant and 35% higher - Infection
Disorder (PTSD) than those who carried to term.34 95% of Canadians - Perforated uterus
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, - Cervical injury
In this study comparing American 2006 agree that women - Incomplete abortion
and Russian women who had
3. Significantly Higher Risk of
should be - Undetected ectopic pregnancy
experienced abortion, 65% of - Anesthesia complications
American women studied Clinical Depression informed about - Rh sensitization 38
experienced multiple symptoms of Compared to women who carry their the potential - Future miscarriage
39
post-traumatic stress disorder - Possible link to breast cancer
40
(PTSD), which they attributed to
first unintended pregnancy to term,
women who abort their first
physical and (further epidemiological studies are warranted)
their abortion. Slightly over 14% pregnancy are at significantly higher psychological
reported all the symptoms A study published in a major
necessary for a clinical diagnosis of
risk of clinical depression as
measured an average of eight years
health risks of medical journal found that 31% of
abortion induced PTSD and 84% after their first pregnancy.35 abortion. women surveyed who had
said they did not receive adequate undergone abortions had health
British Medical Journal, 2002
counselling.
33
complications.41
Medical Science Monitor, 2004 Angus Reid Strategies Poll August 2008
To find out more about women’s
All photos are used for illustrative purposes only.
health after abortion go to:
www.thesignalhill.com
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32. Used with permission from the Elliot Institute www.afterabortion.org. 36. DC Reardon, JR Cougle, “Depression and Unintended Pregnancy in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth: A Cohort Study,” British Medical Journal 324:151-2, 2002.
33. VM Rue et. al., “Induced abortion and traumatic stress: A preliminary comparison of American and Russian women,” Medical Science Monitor 10(10): SR5-16, 2004. 37. In Clinic Abortion Procedures. Planned Parenthood. Op Cit.
34. PK Coleman et. al., “Induced abortion and anxiety, mood, and substance abuse disorders,” Journal of Psychiatric Research doi:10.1016/jpsychires.2008.10.009, 2008. 38. Blood test for Rh Status and antibody screen. Baby Center. Retrieved on Oct. 28, 2009, from http://www.babycenter.com/0_blood-test-for-rh-status-and-antibody-screen_1480.bc.
35. DM Fergusson et. al., “Abortion and mental health disorders: evidence from a 30-year longitudinal study,” The British Journal of Psychiatry, 193: 444-451, 2008. 39. Yuelian, Sun et al. “Induced abortion and risk of subsequent miscarriage” International Journal of Epidemiology 2003;32:449-454
40. Abortion. Online Care. Op Cit.
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41. VM Rue et. al.,“Induced abortion and traumatic stress: A preliminary comparison of American and Russian women,” Op Cit.In The End...
In the end we are right back where The most important thing to
we started. You are in fact pregnant remember is that you are not alone,
and you have a life-changing that your life is not over and that
decision to make. It may be one of there are people who can help you
the hardest you will ever face and no if you take some simple steps to
one can make it for you; no one can reach out. Think through your
walk a mile in your shoes. None of choices and ensure you are not
your options – not parenting, pressured or coerced in any
adoption or abortion – will take back fashion.
or erase this part of your life.
Our hope is that the content of these
You deserve to have
pages has given you a clearer sense
of the options and resources
all of the facts.
available to you so that you can Make sure that you
make the healthiest decision for
yourself and your pregnancy. take your time and
Take the time to examine your own examine all of your
state of mind and deeply held
beliefs. What are your true desires,
options.
both for yourself and your growing
You are not alone. For more
pregnancy? Try to identify your fears
information and assistance, call:
and consider each one carefully.
1-877-88WOMAN
or visit
www.thesignalhill.com
for the option of online care.
You Are Not Alone 5SEPARATING SIGNAL FROM NOISE
We’re Here For You
If you or someone you know is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy
or suffering the pain of a past abortion, there is compassionate,
non-judgemental support available.
Online Helpline
Visit www.thesignalhill.com for pregnancy You can call our 1-877-88WOMAN
options, online counselling, information on helpline to receive counsel and support.
fetal development, post-abortion help and
practical resources in your area.
Support is only a phone call away.
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