A women's clinic in North Carolina distributes the following words on a flyer to their patients:

Feeling sad when you're pregnant and don't want to be is normal. Grief is part of healing when you experience a loss. When you have an abortion you are giving something up - deciding to intervene and not have a child right now. Even if a loss is voluntary, it can still hurt. It is important to notice your feelings, even if they are painful or uncomfortable. Being honest with yourself is always the best path. Punishing yourself or feeling guilty is not necessary and is not good for you. You can be glad you are not having a baby right now and feel sad about it at the same time. This is normal. Don't confuse "sad" with "bad." Say your prayers, meditate on this decision and trust your ability to know what is right.

Important Links:

Abortion Access Project [1]

The Abortion Clinic Directory [2]

Abortion Clinics Online [3]

Mifeprex (Mifepristone) - The Early Option Pill [4]

Emergency Contraception [5]

Exhale [6] - Non-judgemental emotional support, resources and information for women and girls who have had an abortion

NARAL [7], the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League

National Abortion Federation [8]

National Network of Abortion Funds [9]

NEW Birth Control ! - The "Today Sponge" is available at the following web sites: www.birthcontrol.com [10], www.contraceptivesponges.com [11] and www.feelbest.com [12]

Northern Virginia Women's Healthcare [13] - 888-591-1999

Partial-Birth Abortion Bans: Myths and Facts [14]

Planned Parenthood [15]

Pregnancy Options Workbook [16]

Reproductive Rights Kit [17]

Roe vs Bush [18]

Virginia NOW President speaks on Roe's 30th Anniversary [19]