Reproductive rights are human rights
Abortion is Healthcare
Access to safe abortions is essential for healthcare and is a pivotal part of your reproductive rights.
While legal in Canada, abortions can be difficult to access for those that need them. A combination of geographic location, cost, social taboos and anti-choice voices all create obstacles in getting information and access to reproductive healthcare.
We’re here to help - we’ve put together resources to help you learn about your options and get the care you need.
We’re here to help - we’ve put together resources to help you learn about your options and get the care you need.
Abortions are common and clinically safe
Medication based or surgical, it’s a well studied procedure.
A famous research paper, called the Turnaway Study, followed people who had an abortion to see what the affects were five years after the procedure. The main finding: receiving an abortion does not harm the health and wellbeing of the individual. In fact, being denied an abortion results in worse financial, health and family outcomes.
The study also disproved many common claims about the negative effects on the individual’s health – they were no more likely to have depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation. 95% of people reported that having the procedure done was the right decision for them.
In Canada, an estimated 1 in 3 people capable of pregnancy will have an abortion in their lifetime.
A famous research paper, called the Turnaway Study, followed people who had an abortion to see what the affects were five years after the procedure. The main finding: receiving an abortion does not harm the health and wellbeing of the individual. In fact, being denied an abortion results in worse financial, health and family outcomes.
The study also disproved many common claims about the negative effects on the individual’s health – they were no more likely to have depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation. 95% of people reported that having the procedure done was the right decision for them.
In Canada, an estimated 1 in 3 people capable of pregnancy will have an abortion in their lifetime.
Why people consider abortion
It’s a deeply personal decision
Abortion is likely the most divisive medical procedure. Women, and those with a uterus, decide to proceed with an abortion for a multitude of reasons:
they aren’t ready to have a baby
they are in an abusive/broken relationship
they have a medical condition
they’re experiencing an incomplete miscarriage
they are taking medication that would result in fetal growth issues
it would negatively affect their work or schooling
the fetus has issues non-compatible with life or with a low quality of life
their family is already complete with other children
they just don’t want a baby
and more
In the end, it doesn’t matter the reasoning. What is important, is that this is a deeply personal decision that only they can make.
Abortion is likely the most divisive medical procedure. Women, and those with a uterus, decide to proceed with an abortion for a multitude of reasons:
they aren’t ready to have a baby
they are in an abusive/broken relationship
they have a medical condition
they’re experiencing an incomplete miscarriage
they are taking medication that would result in fetal growth issues
it would negatively affect their work or schooling
the fetus has issues non-compatible with life or with a low quality of life
their family is already complete with other children
they just don’t want a baby
and more
In the end, it doesn’t matter the reasoning. What is important, is that this is a deeply personal decision that only they can make.
Two types of abortions
Gestation, geography and medical history play a role
There are two main types of abortions: medical and surgical. The type eventually chosen will depend on how long the individual has been pregnant, geographic location, budget and medical history.
Both methods are very safe - fewer than 2% of people report complications which are often easy to treat with follow-up care.
There are two main types of abortions: medical and surgical. The type eventually chosen will depend on how long the individual has been pregnant, geographic location, budget and medical history.
Both methods are very safe - fewer than 2% of people report complications which are often easy to treat with follow-up care.
Medical abortions
Medical abortions
Medical abortions (sometimes called ‘self managed’) use two medications, to stop the pregnancy from continuing to develop and then trigger the uterus to empty, ending the pregnancy.
Medical abortions (sometimes called ‘self managed’) use two medications, to stop the pregnancy from continuing to develop and then trigger the uterus to empty, ending the pregnancy.
Surgical abortions
Surgical abortions
Surgical abortions are done by a trained medical professional in a clinical setting like a hospital or abortion clinic.
Surgical abortions are done by a trained medical professional in a clinical setting like a hospital or abortion clinic.
Need more info?
We can help.
We’ve compiled a list of the most common questions about abortions to help you understand your options, what the treatments include and aftercare help.
FAQ
Pregnancy & Abortion
Medication & Process
Aftercare
Pregnancy & Abortion
How do I know that I’m pregnant?
How do I figure out how far along I am?
What are my pregnancy options and how do I decide?
When is the latest I can make a decision?
Can I get medical abortion medication from Jill Health?
What is the difference between a medication abortion (with pills) and an in-clinic procedural abortion?
How do I find the closest clinic for an in-person visit?
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