Abortion
Abortion is the term used to describe the early ending of a pregnancy by medical intervention prior to the age of viability (usually between 20-24 weeks depending on local guidelines). Around 1 in 3 Australian women will undergo an abortion sometime in their lifetime.
Abortion pill- RU486 (mifepristone)
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Abortion_pill_RU486_(m...This article explains the abortion pill, how it works, advantages and disadvantages and what to expect. RU486 is not yet available in Australia.
| Organisation: | Better Health Channel, Victorian Government |
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Abortion procedures
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Abortion_procedures?Open...Discusses the surgical procedure of abortion, including possible complicatons and provides some practical tips for care before and after the procedure.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | Better Health Channel, Victorian Government |
Abortion services in Victoria
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Abortion_services_in_Vic...Provides a quick reference guide to clinics in metropolitan Melbourne that provide abortion services.
| Organisation: | Better Health Channel, Victorian Government |
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About abortion (termination of pregnancy)
http://www.fpahealth.org.au/sex-matters/factsheets/62.htmlInformation about finding out you are pregnant, considering your options and what an abortion involves. This information is specifically targetted to young women but it is useful to anyone considering abortion.
| Organisation: | Family Planning Australia |
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Making a decision: A woman centred approach to looking at pregnancy options
http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/nwww/decision.htmThis information focuses on the needs of women with unplanned pregnancies and discusses the three options of parenting, abortion and adoption. It provides practical strategies to use to assist in making informed decisions.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | Children by Choice Association Incorporated |
Supporting her decision
http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/nwww/support.htmProvides information on how to support a woman who is considering an abortion, on the day of the abortion and after an abortion. It also explores when you cannot agree with her or cannot support her.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | Children by Choice Association Incorporated |