Finding out you are pregnant when you did not plan for it can make it feel like your world has turned upside down. In that first wave of worry, abortion can seem like the fastest way to get your life back on track. Before you settle on any single path, it helps to slow down
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An unplanned pregnancy can leave you feeling like the ground has shifted beneath you. If you’re thinking about abortion, the idea of telling your family may feel just as heavy as the decision itself. You may worry about judgment or doubt that anyone could understand what you’re carrying. Still, opening up to the people who
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When you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, the people around you do not disappear into the background. They show up, with opinions, questions, or worry, sometimes before you have even had a moment to sit with it yourself. Sorting through all of that while also trying to think clearly about your own decision is a
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Usually, friends give advice because they want to help, but sometimes their suggestions feel more like demands. You need the support of friends and family to help you through an unexpected pregnancy, but too much advice is stressful. You are the only one who can decide how to handle your pregnancy. No one has the
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Facing a second unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming and, in many ways, embarrassing. After your first abortion experience, you know you don’t want to go through it again. So, what do you do? You have options. Ramona Women’s Clinic offers a safe and private space where you can take a deep breath and consider your
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When facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel unsure of what the future holds. If you’re considering a medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill, it’s natural to wonder what the process will look like and how it may affect you. Having clear information beforehand can help you feel more prepared as you weigh
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You are already being a supportive partner just by asking the question. Most women choose to keep their abortions a carefully guarded secret. Whether they fear being judged, lectured, or rejected, it’s a topic that women rarely discuss. Since you are aware that your partner chose to have an abortion, she feels she can trust
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Having an abortion is a major medical decision, so you want to learn as much as possible about the methods, side effects to expect, and potential risks. Abortion providers use the terms chemical abortion or the abortion pill method as other names for a medical abortion. This method is medical because it uses abortion drugs
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Maybe you and your partner talked about abortion as an option, but now you are sure you’re not wanting one. Or perhaps you’ve felt pressure from those around you, even your partner, about this option. Here are some tips on how to talk to your partner about not wanting an abortion. Go into the conversation
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Abortion in California is legal up to fetal viability. “Viable” means a fetus can continue growing or developing. Once a fetus reaches the 23rd or 24th week, it is often possible to continue developing outside the uterus. California does not provide abortions past this point. If you are considering abortion for your unplanned pregnancy, be
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