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Dire Consequences:

Impact of abortion restrictions

A Focus on Wisconsin





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Myth: Having an abortion has higher health risks than continuing a pregnancy and going through childbirth
Myth: Having an abortion has higher health risks than continuing a pregnancy and going through childbirth
Fact: Abortions are very safe when performed by qualified practitioners. Reputable research confirms that continuing a pregnancy and going through childbirth has greater risk to a person’s health than having a first trimester abortion. 

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Myth: Abortion affects future fertility
Myth: Abortion affects future fertility
Fact: Safe, legal abortion performed by qualified practitioners is very rarely associated with any future risk to fertility. Most women/ pregnant people return to their pre-pregnancy fertility immediately following the abortion procedure. A small number of may have a delay in the return of their usual menstrual cycles. We recommend the use of contraception soon after the abortion procedure. For information about contraception: SHine SA http://www.shinesa.org.au/go/information-andresources/choose-a-topic/contraception

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Myth: Abortion used instead of contraception
Myth: Abortion used instead of contraception

Fact: Abortion is safe and when the use of contraception fails or other factors that make using contraception difficult. The majority of people experiencing unplanned pregnancy are using some form of contraception, yet we know that:  No form of contraception is 100% effective, including sterilization 
All 'modern' methods of contraception have some associated risks/ side effects
Finding suitable contraception is very difficult for some people
Sexual behaviour is not always consensual or predictable
Violence/abuse/control in relationships can make it difficult to use/access contraception


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Myth: Adoption is better than abortion
Myth: Adoption is better than abortion
Fact: This view claims that there are infertile couples wanting children then those who experience an unwanted pregnancy should be encouraged to relinquish their offspring for adoption and some can feel pressured by this. For many the choice to have an abortion is because they do not want to be pregnant, or continue to be pregnant, or to give birth or to relinquish a child. What is clear is that the choice remains with person who is pregnant on the best option. The decision to choose continuing pregnancy, abortion or adoption requires services to be supportive with a non-judgemental approach, with all reproductive choices considered equal.







Planned Parenthood Workshop Handout

Pregnancy Advisory Center, Government of South Australia:


Brochure reviews common Abortion Myths 
Reproductive Coalition for Reproductive Choice Brochure:
Interview with the Rev. Carlton Veazey, president of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice based in Washington, D.C. It is a coalition that advocates for reproductive choice and religious freedom on behalf of 40 religious groups and organizations. He was the pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. for 33 years before taking this position.

CARAFEM: Brochure, US Not for profit that provides reproductive health care in select US cities





Planned Parenthood Wisconsin:
Website offers ability to schedule direct Reproductive Health Care services.  In addition you can check out their extensive library via the Education tab. 

P.O.W.E.R.S,
Pregnancy Options Wisconsin:  Education, Resources and Support information for pregnant women. 

Women's Medical Fund, 
Founded in 1972, it is a 501c foundation that helps Wisconsin women pay for abortions.
 





Wisconsin Legislature Contact


US House of Representative: 
Web page will identify your Representative and then go to your Representative’s web page for their specific contact information. 


US Senate, Wisconsin Senators: 
Web page will provide Washington DC office and telephone. Email address one needs to go to each Senator’s web page.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Changing Hearts and Minds Workshop Handouts. 
Conversation Openers Handout

Conversational Journey Training Handout





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