An abortion is a significant medical procedure. Following an abortion, it is important to have proper abortion care and be aware of any physical symptoms that may occur. Anticipated Side Effects* : Sometimes physical symptoms following abortion can leave you unsure of what is normal and what may be a…
Abortion is a physical procedure, and its recovery includes physical aspects. However, there also may be other post-abortion effects you might not necessarily anticipate: emotional, relational — even spiritual. Guilt after abortion troubles many women. It may not have been expected, but it can have a huge impact on your…
After experiencing an abortion, it is not uncommon that one’s sleep patterns can change and/or nightmares can begin making nighttime a nightmare. Do you find it difficult – if not impossible – to get a good night’s sleep because of constantly thinking about the abortion? Do you experience vivid nightmares…
Regret after abortion. Is it real? This question has become somewhat popular in recent years. The answer really depends on whom you are asking, doesn’t it? Every woman’s situation is unique. If someone else has not experienced your situation, how can they make a judgment about what you should feel…
If you have had an abortion, whether recently or some time ago, it’s likely you hoped that once it was over, that would be the end of it. Perhaps it was, but perhaps not. What to expect after an abortion may be a question you are still asking. Whether you’re…
If you have experienced an abortion, you have faced and made challenging decisions. After the difficult determination that an abortion was what you needed to do – that it was the correct decision at that time — you had to decide which of the available abortion methods you would elect.…
It can be difficult to face all of the challenges and stressors that arise after an abortion—in what we call the post abortion period. Many people are tempted to “put it all behind them” and focus solely on the future. At Restore we have found that focusing ahead is helpful,…
Opening up to someone for the first time about a sensitive topic can be difficult and painful. However, for those who have had the courage to do so, they can find help, healing, and encouragement from others who have gone through similar circumstances. As one Restore client stated, “It was…
At the time, it was the best decision you could make. You thought you would get the procedure over and done with, and that would be that. Post abortion healing, though, is often more than just physical. You may not have anticipated the emotional, or even spiritual, part of it.…
If you’ve discovered that you’re feeling emotional after abortion, you are not alone. Much attention is paid to the physical effects of abortion, and the healing required for that part of it. Sometimes an aspect that’s neglected is a woman’s response in feeling emotional after abortion. For some it can…