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My Partner Is Pressuring Me to Have an Abortion, but I’m Not Sure
If you’re pregnant and your partner is pressuring you to have an abortion, know that only you can decide how to move forward with your pregnancy. It’s illegal for anyone to coerce you into having an abortion. If you feel pressured and need someone to talk to, contact...
I’ve Already Had an Abortion and Don’t Want Another One. What Are My Options?
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to avoid another abortion, you have other options, which include adoption, parenting, and short-term voluntary foster care placement. While the internet is full of information on these options, we’ve compiled the basics...
How Will Abortion Affect Me Physically?
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, you might be wondering if there are physical side effects from the procedure—and the answer is yes. However, the specific physical effects you might experience depend on the type of abortion. While...
How Will Abortion Affect Me Mentally?
Abortion is often considered a physical act, something that affects a woman’s body. But what so few people talk about is the mental and emotional journey that abortion can be for many women and their partners. Mental health can be a touchy subject because of the...
I Don’t Want to Be Pregnant, Is Abortion My Only Option?
You might be looking into your options if you have found yourself facing an unexpected pregnancy. Whether you are just starting to look at your choices or you have already decided that abortion is not right for you, this page will give you information about the...
Why Talk to Us About Abortion?
Last August, abortion officially became illegal in Tennessee. But at our center we continue to talk to pregnant women about all of their options–including abortion. Why do we do it? Because abortion continues to matter. According to the CDC more than half of all...
Is Abortion or Adoption Right for Me?
If you feel that you aren’t ready to be a mother, you might be considering abortion, but could adoption be right for you? Doing your research is the best way to make a confident decision that you won’t regret. What Would an Adoption Look Like for Me? Adoption can...
What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?
If you are considering an abortion, it is important to know all the risks associated with the procedure. Both the abortion pill and a surgical abortion have risks. One risk is an incomplete abortion. The Risk of an Incomplete Abortion? Sometimes after an abortion,...
Does the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect TN?
Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion was already on the decline in Tennessee. The federal law change really did not affect the state as dramatically as it would have if this had happened a couple decades ago. What was abortion like in the state...
Is It Possible to Reverse the Effects of the Abortion Pill?
When Sarah found out she was pregnant, she felt unsure about parenthood. She decided to take the abortion pill. Almost immediately, she regretted it. But was it too late? She wondered, can the abortion pill be reversed? The effects of the abortion pill may be...