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Are You Seeking Help After an Abortion? | Free & Confidential Options in Sioux City, IA

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Abortion is not a simple decision for most women.  And while some women do not experience any extreme physical effects or other long-term effects after an abortion, it is not uncommon for those involved in an abortion decision to experience emotional, relational, physical or spiritual side effects.  These may happen shortly after the abortion or they may come up years later.  It also is not exclusive to the woman who underwent the abortion, but can also affect the partner, parents, other children and others close to the woman, as well as abortion providers.


Some questions to ask yourself after an abortion experience: Am I noticing?...

  • Depression or anxiety

  • Drug or alcohol abuse

  • Symptoms consistent with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior*

  • Sexuality changes

  • Relationship problems (partner, parents, others)

  • Questioning or doubts about your faith/spirituality

  • Wondering what God or other power thinks of your decision

  • Nightmares

  • Sensitivity to sound (vacuum/suction)

  • Uncontrollable crying

  • Anniversary syndrome

  • Flashbacks

  • Changed attitude towards children

  • Eating disorders


If you answered yes to one or more of these, know that you are not alone and there are several confidential options available to help you work through these.

-At Her Health Women's Center, we offer one-on-one counseling, in person groups and virtual groups to help you connect with others having a similar experience and work through what you're facing. Learn more here.

-Support After Abortion is a national organization that offers virtual groups for recovery: https://supportafterabortion.com/

-You can go on a weekend retreat through Rachel's Vineyard: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/


If you're not sure where to start and just want to talk to someone? Send us a message anytime or call or text 712-224-2000. We are here to listen and support you as you continue on your journey to health and wholeness.


*If you are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicidal plan, call 911 immediately.


Disclaimer: The content of this blog is meant to be used for informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical care. If you are having physical side effects from your abortion, please follow-up with your medical provider.



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Her Health Women's Center located in Sioux City and Le Mars, IA is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get evidence-based information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All of our services are free and confidential. 

 

Her Health Women's Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the state of Iowa. The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice. We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. Contact us to learn more.

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