Experiences with abortion pills: a mother’s story
“Discovering that I was pregnant last year was a huge shock. I already had three teenaged children, and my husband and I knew we couldn’t grow our family any bigger.”
Abortion Provider Appreciation- Sr Sesh
On the 10th of March 1993, Dr. David Gunn the first abortion provider murdered by the so-called “pro-life” movement was shot and killed for being an abortion provider.
Abortion Provider- Dr. Eddie Mhlanga
In South Africa, we cannot talk about abortion providers without talking about Dr. Eddie Mhlanga, a man who has inspired and mentored many of South Africa’s abortion providers.
Abortion Provider- Elna McIntosh
Today, we continue with the build up to Abortion Provider Appreciation day (10 March) and take into account that it is International Women’s Day so we see it fit that we celebrate a phenomenal woman, Professor Elna McIntosh.
Abortion Provider Appreciation- Vikar Singh
As we approach Abortion Provider Appreciation day on the 10th Of March, we would like to celebrate some of the medical heroes who are working to provide safe abortion care for South African women.
Abortion fact: 61% of women who terminate already have kids
There are plenty of myths surrounding abortion – for example, that women who terminate a pregnancy will regret it (we busted that myth here), or that all women who have abortions are young and irresponsible, often adolescents or students.
Pain-free abortion series: A partner’s perspective & why it affects you
It’s not always the woman who decides on her own to have an abortion. In many cases, a couple makes the decision together…
Anti-choice protesters: why they’re in the wrong
Have you ever noticed anti-choice protesters demonstrating outside sexual health clinics? These people believe women aren’t entitled to reproductive health rights, and are trying to scare or humiliate them for utilising these services.
Pain-free abortion: what the adverts don’t tell you
When Karen*, aged 43, discovered she was pregnant, it was a massive shock. Her two kids were already out of the house, and with nappies, schooling and the teen years behind her, she simply couldn’t imagine raising another child – nor could she afford to. Her financial situation simply didn’t allow for another baby.
Pain free abortion: why you shouldn’t trust the posters
When Rakhi* discovered she was pregnant at the age of 23, she knew she was not in a position to bring a child into the world. Even though she’d been dating her boyfriend since they were at university, she was not sure that they were ready to have a child.