BPAS, a leading abortion provider in Britain, tells women that “occasionally”, after an abortion, “it’s a bit of a struggle emotionally.” This is very far from the truth.

Sadly, abortion can affect a woman’s mental health and it’s more than “a bit of a struggle.” Women can experience a range of emotions after an abortion, including sadness, loneliness, shame, guilt, grief, doubt and regret.

There are now many academic studies to show that abortion does have an impact on women’s mental health. For example, in a study of Canadian university students, all those who took part described significant grief three years after the abortion.

A 2017 study revealed that women experienced “deep feelings of loss, existential concerns, and reduced quality of life, with heart-wrenching clarity.” The study also found that for many women, “the abortion experience became a pivotal point in their lives, impacting their self-image, their personality, and their connectivity to others.”

One rigorously conducted study estimated that approximately 10% of the prevalence of mental health disorders in the community comes from induced abortion – a staggering indictment of the abortion industry.

Ellie said this after her abortion: “In the days afterwards I wished I was dead; it was all I could think about. I took pills and drove over the Erskine Bridge many times – I drove at high speeds and took lots of risks. I didn’t care if I died. I also wanted to get pregnant again. I wasn’t coping.”

You can read more about abortion and mental health risks here.