Emotions and Unwanted Pregnancy Category Archive

Abortion: Less divisiveness, More conflict

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by drjoan

As I peruse the latest blogs related to abortion, I see the abortion debate that I see in the news:  extreme views and divisiveness.  As an abortion provider, I see a very different view of abortion: healthy human conflictedness.  If you believed what you saw in the media, you would perceive two rigid camps of [...]

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Ask Dr. Joan: Should I tell my doctor about having an abortion?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 by drjoan

Subject: Telling your doctor: miscarriage or abortion Date Asked: 2010-01-12 12:14:16 allexperts.com Question: I have been seeking regular medical attention with my 16 week pregnancy,  including ultrasounds and blood work ups but my husband and I have decided we simply cannot continue with this pregnancy. I am desperately worried my family doctor will not support [...]

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Abortion: Let’s Talk About It

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 by drjoan

Even though abortion is legal and is one of the most common medical procedures, women rarely talk about their experience.  This “hush hush” attitude of abortion adds to its stigma, and makes women feel like they need to hide and feel ashamed.  This makes it hard for women who need to get an abortion to talk to [...]

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