Emotional Aftercare

If you are having emotional stress after an abortion there is help. We can offer counseling, referrals, talklines, and the self help guide Emotional and Spiritual Resolution Workbook. Ending a pregnancy is an important life decision and it is completely normal to have feelings about it. Most women are relieved that the abortion is over, but you may also have other feelings.

Problem signs include crying a lot, having trouble concentrating at work or school, trouble sleeping or eating. If you find that you are sad or guilty and it is not getting better, please seek further help. If you want to talk to us, or if you want a referral, please call to talk either in person or over the phone. There is no charge for any additional sessions.

A helpful resource is “A Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Resolution After an Abortion” Also in Spanish.

Other Suggestions

  • If you are feeling alone in this experience it is important to find someone to talk to, either a trusted friend or family member, clergy, or a professional counselor. Call us during office hours for a referral or to schedule a counseling appointment. Or, you can call All Options, a pregnancy talkline, at 888-493-0092, Exhale textline at 617-749-2948 or Connect and Breathe Talkline at 866-647-1764 for a nonjudgmental person to talk to. The Faith Aloud Clergy line is 1-888-717-5010 and is answered by clergy Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3-6 pm Eastern time or leave a message for a return call.

  • If there are people who oppose your decision or if you are worried about regretting it later, take some time to write down your reasons and how you felt about ending the pregnancy. Save this to read at a later date if you need to.

  • There is written material on dealing with your feelings after an abortion. You can take a copy of the Pregnancy Options Workbook, especially the "Healing After " section today, or look at it on the internet www.pregnancyoptions.info. Also in Spanish

  • Other books and literature are also available to help you. 

  • There are more suggestions in Handouts and Resources.

Whatever emotional difficulties you were having before your abortion will likely continue afterwards. If you are having problems in a relationship or with a family member, you should try to resolve that, perhaps with the help of a counselor or trusted adviser. If you have been prescribed medication for depression or other mood problems, continue it as directed.

“My daughter was a patient at your clinic this week and I wanted to thank you for the kind and thoughtful way she was treated by you and your entire staff. I think so often you are criticized for the type of services you provide but because of the support she received from all of you, as well as her family, she came away even more assured that she had made the right decision.”

- Lucy, Patient of Southern Tier Women’s Health Services, LLC

 
 

Or you may call/text 607-785-4171 (or call toll-free 800-676-9011) to schedule an appointment. Please provide your last period date and insurance info. Typically, we can offer an appointment within the week. Some early evening and Saturday appointments may be available for medication abortions.