When You Need to Know - Post-Abortion Resources

If you think you may be pregnant, then you need to know more about unplanned pregnancy, abortion & post-abortion resources.

We do not promote or refer for abortion or abortion services. But it is an option that many women consider. Since it is an option, here you can get as much information about abortion as well as parenting and adoption so that you have all the facts needed to make your own decision. Additionally, many states offer resources or assistance in the following areas: finance, education, housing, healthcare, childcare, food and nutrition, legal (your rights), directories of services, counseling, jobs, job training, parenting classes, transportation, substance abuse, domestic violence, and more. Search “State assistance for pregnant women” or you can also visit YourOptions for more post-abortion resources.

You can call (573) 634-4316 or Toll Free: 1-800-393-5791 for a confidential counseling with YourOptions, or click here for more post-abortion resources.

Abortion -Procedures and Clinics, a life-changing choice

You are not alone. Many other women felt the same way that you do, and many of those women who had an abortion now wish they had been given all the facts before making that life-altering decision. Abortion changed everything for them.

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy. Natural abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy. This is commonly known as miscarriage. Induced abortion is a surgical or medical procedure that terminates a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its death.

There are various abortion procedures that are listed below so that you can make an informed, confident decision that is best for you.

1. First Trimester Aspiration Abortion between 4-13 weeks after last menstrual period(LMP)
2. Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) between 13 to 24 weeks after LMP
3. Dilation and Evacuation (D & E) After Potential Viability: about 24 weeks and up
4. Medication Abortion RU486 (Abortion Pill)
5. Medical Methods for Second Trimester Induced Abortion

To check out these procedures one-by-one for complete details click here.

Whether you choose abortion, or the decision you make about your pregnancy will affect you for the rest of your life. Talk with trusted family members and friends. Also, there are caring, trained counselors who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you through this confusing and difficult time. There is no cost for the counseling and it is completely confidential. Call 1-800-712-4357 to talk with a counselor or contact them online.

YourOptions (A project of the Vitae Foundation) is focused on providing the facts you need to make an informed decision about your pregnancy. YourOptions does not promote abortions nor link to abortion providers. Although we do not promote abortions, we know that it is an option you may be considering. We believe that by empowering you with information, you can make an informed, confident decision in regards to abortion.

Would you like to know what other women who have had an abortion say about how it has affected them and their lives? Here are some stories from women who have made that choice.

Other Resources: Read more related information on Unplanned Pregnancy

Think you may be pregnant?

You may be facing one of the most difficult decisions you ever have to make. This was not in your plans… Your world is turned upside down, and you are suddenly questioning everything you ever thought or believed.

It is okay to be scared…The good thing is that you do have options.

First, you need to determine if you are even pregnant. How do I know if I'm pregnant?

If you already know you are pregnant, take some time to learn more about each of your options and to understand pregnancy.

This site will walk you through many questions you may have. YourOptions is focused on providing you the facts you need to know so that you can make an informed, confident decision that is best for you. YourOptions does not promote or refer for abortion services. But we know that it is an option that many women consider. Since it is an option, we want to provide you with as much information about abortion as well as parenting and adoption so that you have all the facts needed to make your own decision.

Do you want to see what other women did when faced with a similar situation and how it worked out for them? There are personal testimonies on this site about parenting, adoption and abortion. Check out these stories and how decisions impacted their lives.