Using the Internet to Find Information About Abortion and Reproductive Health
There are numerous Web sites that offer information about abortion and reproductive health. Unfortunately, many sites present information that is incorrect, misleading, or outdated. Some sites that contain the least reliable information also choose site names to convince readers they are trustworthy.
Click here to
view an excellent guide to finding
abortion information online. It includes some links to
other web sites and information that may be helpful to you.
How do you know that you are talking to a quality clinic? Go to this website for information on finding the clinic that fits your expectations.
Here are also some links to help you with your decision, financial assistance, after-abortion care, religious information and ND state produced information. Click on any of these to follow the link to the website.
Help With Your Decision
Pregnancy Options Workbook - assistance in making your decision
Backline - emotional support before, during & after an abortion decision
Abortion: Which Method is Right For Me - help deciding between medication or surgical abortion
Abortion
Clinic Directory
- a listing of independent abortion clinics in the US
National Abortion Federation (NAF) (informational fact sheets)
Mom, Dad I'm Pregnant - a website to help teens talk to their parents
Reverend Rebecca Turner of Faith Aloud speaks to women about spirituality and abortion decision making
Financial Assistance
National
Network of Abortion Funds -
information on funds that assist women in
need with funding
Hersey Abortion Assistance Fund - 1-888-439-0124 Calls taken ONLY from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesdays.
ND Women In Need
Abortion Fund
- for
patients of Red River Women's Clinic in need of financial assistance
1-888-928-9009
Grant Funding for ND & SD patients - Special funding available for patients in North or South Dakota - depends on income, family size & need
Information for Men
Men and Abortion - Information directed towards men involved with women seeking an abortion or information about abortion.
After-Abortion Support
Plants for Patients - a program offered by Red River Women's Clinic giving out plants to women seeking services at our clinic.
The Abortion Diaries - A documentary of women talking about their abortions
Backline - At Backline we understand that decisions and feelings about pregnancy and parenting can be complicated. Our Talk Line is a unique resource for women and their loved ones at any point before, during or after a pregnancy experience, no matter which options are being considered or what choices have already been made.
Faith Aloud Video of clergy speaking to women after an abortion
Project Voice - A website documenting women's abortion decisions
Women
who have had abortions - women speak about their experiences
Peace
After Abortion a book for support after an abortion
Healthy Coping After an Abortion - a website that talks about feelings after an abortion
The following are some RESOURCES for women experiencing pain after an abortion.
The Healing Choice, Your Guide to Emotional Recovery After an Abortion by Candace De Puy PH.D & Dana Dovitch, PH.D. This is a book for any woman who feels psychological pain from her abortion....this is not a book about judgment, politics, or religion. Can be purchased at www.Amazon.com or in book stores.
Religious Information
Faith Aloud - an organization of people of faith who support a woman's decision to have an abortion. We provide confidential counseling services to women and their families. We offer spiritual comfort, helpful religious language, and a safe space to share your stories.
* Click here to watch a video on YouTube for women considering abortion from Faith Aloud
*Click here to watch a video on YouTube for women who have already had an abortion from Faith Aloud
Catholics
for Choice
- information about the abortion decision for Catholic women
Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice
- an organization committed to preserve
reproductive choice as a basic part of religious liberty
ND State Information
The following links are to the state mandated booklets that are offered to each patient as part of the Informed Consent process. If a patient wishes to view these booklets she can follow the links below, or call 1-800-472-2286, press option #1 and ask for Barb Schweitzer to get copies sent to her.
Services Offered for Women and Children by Public and Private Agencies in North Dakota
Information about Pregnancy and Abortion
Surgical Abortions Directions
Surgical Home-Care
Medication
Abortions
Medication Home-Care
Morning-After
Pill
e-mail us at: info@RedRiverWomensClinic.com