ABORTION.
YOU’RE WORTH MORE…
Abortion is scary, and the negative pressure of society doesn’t help. We’re here to remind you that the amazing people at Kwanele are here to help you through it, and to offer as much guidance and information about abortion as possible!
WHAT IS ABORTION?
Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. Sometimes it is called ‘termination of pregnancy’. It’s a common practice and should be the decision of the woman carrying.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Depending on how far you are in the pregnancy, you’ll either be given a simple abortion pill, or you’ll be booked in for surgery which is a minor operation with local anesthetic or sedation.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER?
Most women recover quickly after an abortion. Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and tiredness usually stop within 3 days of an abortion. Sore breasts may take 7 to 10 days to disappear.
IS IT CONFIDENTIAL?
It should be a legal duty to protect your privacy. They usually keep information about you safe and secure. It’s usual for healthcare providers to inform GPs that they have treated their patients.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Abortion treatment is very safe, especially in the early weeks of pregnancy. No clinical procedure is without risk and these should be fully explained to you before treatment.
DOES IT HURT?
This depends on the type of abortion you choose and your own pain tolerance limit. Usually pain-killers are issued, and the doctors will always aim to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
IS ISN’T THE END.
Globally, 200,0000 abortions are carried out every single day. It might feel like you’re stuck and alone, but we’re here to tell you that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Get in touch with us and we’ll be more than happy to talk to you about how you’re feeling and provide you with the next steps forward.
PRIVACY POLICY…
In order to stay ethical and safe, we do not store any of your personal information as we are aware of the risk. In the future, we might start storing minor information to help you on the platform, but this will be a choice that you can make.