May 12, 2015 | Medical Definitions
Currently, 42 states prohibit abortions after a specified point in pregnancy. 1 That point is usually determined by “fetal viability,” or the age at which a fetus is able to survive outside of the womb. In New York State, abortions are prohibited after 24...
Aug 15, 2014 | Abortion, Options
Before any type of medical procedure, a good doctor will use the following steps: Assessment Diagnosis Discuss Treatment Options Treatment Follow-up We believe that the best decision is an informed decision, one make after you have all the information available to you...
Dec 1, 2012 | Options, Stories, Unplanned Pregnancy
Brittani tells the story of her pregnancy decision and her experience at CompassCare. Video Transcript: In my mind, when I found I was pregnant I thought I was gonna get an abortion. I was like, ‘I can’t do this, I’m not gonna be able to do...
Jul 4, 2012 | Abortion, Unplanned Pregnancy
I didn’t know how I could possibly have this baby. Between school and work, and just trying to have a life…I couldn’t imagine trying to do all that and take care of a baby at the same time. I mean, I wanted to have kids someday, but this was not in the plan. Not now,...