How do Abortions Impact Women in the Years After the Procedure?

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key topics from the notes on abortion impacts, including medical procedures, emotional and physical risks, spiritual dimensions, and support/resources.

D&E stands for __, a second-trimester abortion procedure that dilates the cervix and removes the fetus piece by piece.

Dilation and Evacuation

The D&E procedure is extremely invasive and can cause __ or infection.

hemorrhage

After abortion, many women experience significant emotional distress, including severe __, grief, and regret.

depression

Coleman, Boswell, Etzkorn, and Turnwald (2017) found that many women experienced emotions such as __, guilt, and emptiness years after the procedure.

shame

Sullins (2019) found a higher risk of __ after abortion compared to carrying to term.

substance abuse

Spiritual distress can be seen in Psalms __.

139:13-16

Long-term physical risks after abortion include a higher risk of __ or trouble conceiving in the future.

pregnancies

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion access in America has become less __.

prevalent

Mental health professionals note greater emotional distress for women who had to travel __ to obtain an abortion.

out of state

Post-abortion recovery programs, even secular ones, can provide the emotional and __ healing that is deeply needed after the procedure.

spiritual

Certain Christian ministries and churches offer support groups where women can share their experiences and have __ throughout their journey.

support

Abortion is not just a form of birth control; there are negative effects such as emotional distress, mental and physical health problems, and severe __ battles.

spiritual