Sexual Health >> Support for Students Who Decide to Abort a Pregnancy
Support for Students Who Decide to Abort a Pregnancy
After an abortion a follow-up appointment with a health professional or counsellor is an option some people choose. You might think you don't need counselling but it might help just to check in with someone who understands.
When Counselling Can Help
For most, abortion doesn't cause lasting emotional harm. For a very small number of people, the experience of an unplanned pregnancy and subsequent abortion is traumatic and may lead to negative thoughts, including self-harm. If the experience of abortion is affecting the mental health of you or someone you know, speak with a health professional.
Where to get more information and support
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Sexual Health Victoria
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1800 My Options phone line 1800 696 784
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A doctor or nurse you trust
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Your local community health service
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A public hospital (some provide a limited number of free abortions)
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A private abortion provider
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A psychologist or counsellor
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Your youth worker, social worker, support worker
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An obstetrician or gynaecologist
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Better Health Channel
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Marie Stopes Australia
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Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
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The Women's (The Royal Women's Hospital)
In this webpage you can find booklets in different languages that explain step by step what happens during abortion procedure: https://www.msiaustralia.org.au/resources/document-library/
