The emotional aftermath of an abortion is rarely straightforward. Alongside relief, there may also be grief. Women may experience confusion, anxiety, shame, depression or regret. Abortion regret is a profound emotional response that many women may experience following the decision to terminate a pregnancy, and 37% of women report feeling depressed and 34% of women feel anxious after their abortion. These emotions can coexist with the feelings of relief, making them difficult to understand and navigate.
Doubts Around the Abortion Pill
Today in America, over 60% of pregnancies are ended via the abortion pill, and that number is only rising. Contrary to its name, the abortion pill is actually a series of two pills taken 24 hours apart that together end the pregnancy and complete the abortion. Because the process uses two pills, and the pregnancy is not over until after the second pill is administered, there are ways to save a pregnancy once the first pill is taken. CareNet Milwaukee is able to provide women with resources and connections to another option if they have taken the first pill and are experiencing any doubts or regret.
By administering medicine that counteracts the effects of mifepristone (the first pill that is used to decrease progesterone, a necessary hormone for a pregnancy to develop), an abortion can sometimes be halted and the pregnancy is able to be saved. If you have any doubt or regret about taking the first abortion pill, call or text Care Net immediately.
Call or text (414)-962-2212 to speak to someone about your situation. It might not be too late.
Seeking Support and Healing
It is entirely normal and expected to feel regret, grief, and loss after an abortion, and if this is you, you are not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of women like you who have struggled in the aftermath of their abortion. Abortion regret is often a silent suffering because of the shame and stigma around the topic of abortion. It is hard enough to open up about your abortion, let alone your experience and emotions with it.
Care Net Milwaukee is committed to women and the holistic care required after an abortion. Our team is equipped to offer services and referrals to post abortive women. One of the resources available to post-abortive women is one-on-one counseling services. This program is designed to help women talk about their abortions and to share any wounds that may be accompanying the experience. The one-on-one sessions are completely free and confidential, so you don’t have to worry about getting the care you need. Our trained staff members are here to support you through your healing process.
Reach Out For Help
If you or someone you know has recently had an abortion or has experienced abortion regret it’s essential to remember that you are not alone in this journey. You are worthy of healing. We encourage you to reach out, whether it’s to a trusted friend, a family member, or to one of our trained staff members at Care Net Milwaukee. Engaging in open conversations about your feelings can foster healing and understanding. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and healing is possible. Together, we can forge a path toward understanding, healing, and hope.
If you have recently taken the abortion pill and are experiencing any regret or doubt about your decision, call or text (414)-962-2212 immediately.
