by Amy Collier | Oct 18, 2015 | D&E
I wanted this baby, but I couldn’t go on. By J.S. My fourth pregnancy was a surprise. (All four were surprises of different degrees. I think we only “tried” once.) Not an unwelcome one. My first pregnancy was followed by two miscarriages. We wanted a...
by Amy Collier | Aug 12, 2015 | D&E, Stories, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I sobbed, rubbed my stomach, said prayers, apologized to my unborn child and professed my love. By M.V. I am 37 years old and have a healthy 22 month old boy at home. My first pregnancy was a breeze, and I assumed my second one would be as well. At my 12-week...
by JD | Jul 24, 2015 | Congenital Heart Defects, D&E, Stories
Nova was our baby’s unofficial name, our shining star. You have big dreams for your baby, before he or she ever graces this earth with their presence. By A.N. Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous experience. With a history of two prior miscarriages, we waited...
by JD | May 17, 2015 | D&E, Induction/L&D, Omphalocele, Opinion, Q&A, Stories
Some parents have enough information to make a decision at 12 weeks or earlier, but many are still being told everything is “fine” at that point. Have a question for Ending a Wanted Pregnancy? Email us. Q: Why have an abortion so late? Why not just scan...
by JD | Apr 29, 2015 | D&E
Once in a while someone will say, “I had a miscarriage, I know what you are going through.” That sort of comment makes me cringe. By Sara Garafalo I always wanted to be a mom. But after my (now 5 year old) daughter was born, I began to realize all that was...
by Amy Collier | Apr 28, 2015 | D&E, Hydrocephalus, Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida
Abortion restrictions endanger lives. I know this because they endangered mine. By H. R. The pregnancy was very normal and everything seemed to be going fine. I had the free-cell DNA test and that came back normal, so didn’t feel the need for any second...
