Is giving birth traumatic?

The trauma during and after an abortion is a well-explored subject. Medical complications can occur immediately or days, even weeks, after an abortion. There is also evidence of long-term physical damage. Click here to read more.

Psychological damage can occur immediately or even decades after the procedure. If you find yourself pregnant, you may be weighing your options between abortion and continuing your pregnancy. Doing your own research is essential when making such a life-changing decision. If you’d like someone to talk to, simply scroll to the bottom to call, chat, or leave us a message—we’re here to help.

The complications of abortion are scary and potentially permanently damaging to your health. But what about complications while giving birth and more importantly, how can they be avoided?

First, anxiety over giving birth during pregnancy is very common. When the anxiety starts to become overwhelming is when you should contact your health care provider over your concerns. The single most effective way to ease your anxiety is to make a plan. A birth plan is something every provider should be familiar with or if you choose an alternative