It is normal to have a range of feelings after an abortion. Studies show that most patients feel relieved, but some patients feel sadness, anger, guilt or regret. Choosing to have an abortion or not is a complex decision.
We are sensitive to your feelings before and after the procedure. We are grateful that we can offer patients a safe option to end an undesired or complicated pregnancy. For some patients, abortion is not the best option, and we have referrals for adoption and prenatal care available. Our staff is truly pro-choice and we want you to feel confident in your decision, whatever choice you make.
There is no right or wrong way to feel and that means your feelings are normal! If you are struggling with your decision, before or after the procedure help and support is just a phone call or text away. It can be very helpful to speak with someone outside of your everyday life, because they can listen and provide support without judgment or pressure.
Usually, you will feel like yourself very soon after the procedure, but if your mood keeps you from doing the things you normally do every day, please call us. There are several organizations that offer non-judgmental talk lines for patients. Their services are free of charge and offered over a toll-free telephone line. EXHALE— 617-749-2948 (text) / www.exhaleprovoice.org or ALL OPTIONS— 1-888-493-0092 (call) / www.all-options.org