In April 2023, the New York Times published an article summarizing over 100 studies on the safety and effectiveness of abortion pills. They all concluded that medication abortion is safe. They looked at

101 studies
Over 124,000 1st trimester abortions
Sample sizes up to 19,000 participants
26 countries
30+ years of research

In addition to abortion aftercare for the body, heart, and spirit, we can also support the mind. Many patients describe guilt or shame after an abortion. People often share self-critical thoughts with lots of “should’s.

Like the body and the heart, the spirit also often seeks tending after an abortion. Some people may relbodyate to their spirit or soul as their Higher Self, the Observer, or Witness. Some may relate to spirit as their intuition or subtle feeling sense. Interwoven with the heart, body, and mind, the spirit also needs care.

Abortion can bring up a range of emotions… We can lean on different practices and support systems to tend to the heart through a pregnancy release.

Supporting the body after an abortion starts with the pillars of health