Abortions

Myth #2. — A woman is more likely to have mental health problems (like depression) if she has an abortion instead of continuing an unplanned pregnancy.

Fact:  Among women with an unplanned pregnancy, women who have a single, first-trimester abortion are not at greater risk for mental health problems than if they deliver that pregnancy.

Myth #2. — A woman is more likely to have mental health problems (like depression) if she has an abortion instead of continuing an unplanned pregnancy. Read More »