Every pregnancy situation is unique. Factors like relationship circumstances, family support, and previous mental health challenges can all influence how a woman processes her emotions after an abortion.

However, there is a link between abortion and the potential for mental health challenges. Some studies have found higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress symptoms among women who have had abortions.

At Mercy Women’s Center, we offer no-cost consultations where you can learn about your options in a safe, confidential environment, helping you feel cared for and supported.

Get the Facts About Your Pregnancy

Before making any pregnancy decision, getting more information helps you feel more confident and reassured about your options.

Getting a free ultrasound referral at our center during your pregnancy can help you understand your options. For example, the abortion pill is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks of gestation. If your pregnancy has progressed beyond that point, the abortion pill is no longer an FDA-approved option.

An ultrasound can also tell you where the pregnancy is growing.A pregnancy developing outside the uterus is known as an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Abortion drugs do not treat an ectopic pregnancy.

This important scan can also tell you if the pregnancy is still progressing or not, since up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. If a miscarriage has occurred, there may no longer be a continuing pregnancy, which can change what medical care you need.

A Place to Ask Questions

You don’t have to sort through everything or make a wild guess on your own about how abortion may or may not affect you.

At Mercy Women’s Center, we offer no-cost pregnancy services, including pregnancy tests, ultrasound referrals, consultations, and more.

We will provide evidence-based information in a caring environment, such as what the abortion procedure entails, pregnancy options, and how those options can affect your mental health.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Mercy Women’s Center does not provide or refer for abortions.