Unplanned pregnancy and making the right choice for you
Unplanned Pregnancy - Making a Decision For many, this is not an easy decision. There are countless factors that need to be considered. If you’re feeling daunted and don’t really know where to start, assessing your situation and trying to remain objective, in what can be a very emotional time, is a…
New Abortion Laws – Free Northern Irish Procedures in England
The legalisation of abortion, it’s costs and strict guidelines are constantly being reviewed all over the world. The UK is no exception. It was recently announced that British Prime Minister Theresa May and the UK Supreme Court agreed to fund abortion undertaken in England for women from Northern…
Calculating Your Pregnancy Dates
The most commonly known symptom of pregnancy is when a woman misses a period or is ‘late.’ Some women just ‘know’ and can sense that their body has changed, others have no symptoms at all and do not find out until they are well into gestation. When a woman becomes pregnant, her menstrual cycle (the…
The History of Abortion Laws in Australia
The history of abortion laws in Australia is complicated and, quite often, very confusing. The main cause for confusion is the fact that in each Australian state there is a different law for abortion. Abortion laws in Australia were originally based on 19th century British criminal prohibitions. It…
Medical Abortion FAQs
Once a woman has made the decision to terminate a pregnancy, the consideration of whether to undergo a surgical or a medical abortion is weighed up. Both procedures come with their own pros and cons. In Australia the medication required to complete a medical termination has been listed on the PBS…
Northern Territory Government Votes to Decriminalise Abortion
Recent Northern Territory Abortion Law Reforms Bring Hope for Other States The history of abortion law in Australia is lengthy and complicated. Each state’s laws vary, some are more stringent that others, but one state that has returned to the spotlight regarding abortion in recent times is The…
Abortion Laws – A State by State Guide
ABORTION LAW IN AUSTRALIA For a long time the issue of abortion has caused much controversy both in Australia and the world over. The fact that it is considered legal in some Australian states and approached differently in others further creates confusion over the matter. It can very easily become…
Medical Termination VS. Surgical Abortion
An unplanned pregnancy is never an easy situation to deal with. Some people may find that they can carry the pregnancy to term, while others choose to terminate. Once the decision is made, regardless of the choice, there are inevitably more decisions that follow. If the option you have chosen is to…
Pregnancy Test Recall
When you take a pregnancy test, regardless of the scenario, you expect the results to be conclusive. While positive results are generally followed up with a visit to the GP, if the result is negative, it is rarely questioned. It has therefore come as a shock to many that, after a review undertaken…
Contraception – The Choice is Yours.
Whether they have decided the time has come to become sexuality active, they have finished having children or they require assistance for medical reasons such as controlling menstrual cramps, regulating periods and balancing hormones, just about every woman will be faced with choosing a type of…
