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  1. Pro-choice Doulas offer emotional, physical, spiritual and abortion support

    “Doula” comes from a Greek term meaning “a woman who helps.” Pro-choice Doulas are trained in the medical aspects of abortion care and reproductive health along with diversity awareness, professionalism and ethics, and emotional, spiritual,and physical support techniques. They believe that all people should have access to the information, support, and resources necessary to make…

  2. I’m pregnant, now what?

    “I’m pregnant, now what?” — Facing an unexpected and unplanned pregnancy can feel incredibly overwhelming. Especially, if you are unsure whether or not you want to be pregnant. Some women know immediately the answer when they see the “positive” symbol on the pregnancy test. And some women feel confused and have conflicting ideas and beliefs….

  3. Texas Teen Abortion Rate Rises

    After seeing research results provided by Texas A&M University, economics professor Analisa Packham (now at Miami University) Republicans may want to reconsider trying to defund Planned Parenthood as part of an overall effort to limit abortion in America. In 2011 Texas Republicans cut family planning clinics funding and shut down more than 80 women’s health…

  4. Preventing unintended pregnancy

    The latest trend in women’s reproductive health shows more women opting for more effective and long-acting forms of birth control, like IUDs or implants in preventing unintended pregnancy. Research published by the Guttmacher Institute found the Pill to be the most common birth control choice among women with IUDs and arm implants on the rise….

  5. Shared Abortion Experience

    Former actress, abortion counselor Emily Letts – Read about her own shared abortion experience with the public by allowing her procedure to be video taped. Ms. Letts counsels women who come to the abortion clinic with their minds made up to have an abortion, yet they feel guilty for not feeling guilty. Her positive story…

  6. Dr Willie Parker on The Daily Show

    Trevor Noah of The Daily Show interviews Dr. Willie Parker a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and published author who provides abortion care to women in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Willie Parker’s decision to provide abortions represented a change of heart on his part. He had been working for 12 years as an obstetrician and gynecologist, and…

  7. Abortion Restrictions Maryland

    Abortion Restrictions Maryland The following abortion restrictions Maryland went into effect as of January 1, 2017: The parent of a minor (under 18 years of age) must be notified before an abortion is provided. Maryland requires that one of your parents be told of your decision before your abortion, unless you do not live with…

  8. Plan B Emergency Contraceptive

    We understand and know that accidents do happen. When an accident happens during intercourse, whether your birth control fails or none was available to you — you could get pregnant. Plan B Emergency Contraceptive (commonly known as Morning After Pill or “EC”) is an FDA-approved method that allows you a second chance at preventing pregnancy…

  9. Learning more about medical abortion

    Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic makes learning more about medical abortion convenient. Medical abortion is an option for women who have conceived a child but are not willing to carry the pregnancy to term. This type of abortion has the same emotional effects as a standard abortion and the same level of support should be provided…

  10. Family Planning in Washington, DC

    Exploring options of family planning in Washington, DC? We can assist you with choosing the right services that are a fit for your needs. Whether you are a young woman just starting college or you are ahead in your career and aren’t yet ready for kids, you can benefit from family planning in Washington, DC…