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Recommended

www.pregnancyoptions.info

This decision making workbook is the only pro-choice workbook for women.  It is available online in its entirety. 

www.heartssite.com

This site allows you to read, write, or send a message from your heart to another person who is facing the same decision. Thoughts, poems and prayers are all welcome.

www.gynpages.com

The first online listing of abortion providers with links to their websites.

www.yourbackline.org

Backline is the only national pro-choice hotline for men and women both before and after abortion to help sort out issues, concerns and questions.  The website gives hours and phone numbers that trained counselors are available.

www.MenAndAbortion.com

Now men have a site that is pro-choice, designed just for them.  It addresses everything from How Is An Abortion Done?  to relationship and spiritual issues connected to abortion.

MomDadIMpregnant.com

Resources for young people and their parents.

E-cards after an abortion   

Send an e-card to a friend who's had an abortion.  In English and Spanish.

ChoiceLinkUp.com

A pro-choice webring.  Comprehensive list of links on reproductive health, rights, and pro-choice sites.

AbortionConversation.com

Site affirms abortion as a moral decision without stigma, promotes open conversation to transform opinion.

AbortionClinics.com

 Choose a clinic through the directory.

www.peaceafterabortion.com

This comprehensive site is based on the book "Peace After Abortion". Although most women who have an abortion do not experience long-term negative feelings, some do. You will find information here to help you understand the origin of your emotional and spiritual pain. You will also find the stories of other women who have experienced distress related to an abortion.

www.4exhale.org/

Exhale  offers live counseling for men and women after abortion.  The website gives phone numbers and hours. Unspeakable Losses:  Healing from Miscarriage, Abortion, and Other Pregnancy Loss by Kim Kluger-Bell

For Girls and Young Women

www.gurl.com

is a non-judgmental, interactive website and online community where girls can learn and talk frankly about sexuality, body image, emotions, etc.

www.feministing.com

their mission statement: Young women are rarely given the opportunity to speak on their own behalf on issues that affect their lives and futures. Feministing provides a platform for us to comment, analyze and influence.

http://www.girlsinc.org/

Girls Incorporated is a national youth organization dedicated to helping girls become "strong, smart and bold". It's very multi-cultural and uses women-centered history and current events to inspire young girls to make a difference in the world.

Abortion Provider Organizations 

National Coalition of Abortion Providers  (www.ncap.org)

A pro-choice organization that represents the political and business interests of over 150 independent abortion providers throughout the United States. 

National Abortion Federation (www.prochoice.org)

is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. The organization's mission is to preserve and enhance the quality and accessibility of abortion services.

Abortion.com

 is a directory of abortion providers listed by states

Abortion Clinic Directory  (www.abortionclinicdirectory.com)

A directory of abortion providers who are members of National Coalition of Abortion Providers

Feminist Women's Health Center (fwhc.org)

Provides abortion and reproductive health services, and information in order to achieve reproductive freedom. Site features a host of information on abortion topics, including abortion procedures, statistics, personal stories, and state-by-state laws. Information available in both English and Spanish.

Abortion and Reproductive Rights Organizations

Center for Reproductive Law and Policy (www.crlp.org)

An independent, non-profit legal organization dedicated to ensuring that all women have access to appropriate and freely chosen reproductive health services. Site offers fact sheets, reports, articles, and news on topics such as the world's abortion laws, Roe v. Wade, the Fundamentalist crusade against abortion, and so-called "partial-birth abortion."

American Civil Liberties Association (www.aclu.org)

The American Civil Liberties Union is the nation's foremost advocate of individual rights litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Reproductive Rights Project (www.aclu.org/issues/reproduct )

Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the Project seeks to uphold the rights of individuals to decide freely, whether or not to bear a child. Site features information on reproductive rights in Congress and other related legal issues such as privacy and equality.

National Abortion Rights Action League (www.naral.org)

NARAL is the political arm of the pro-choice movement and a strong advocate of reproductive freedom and choice. NARAL's mission is to protect and preserve the right to choose while promoting policies and programs that improve women's reproductive health.

Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) (www.ms4c.org)

was founded in 1993 by students concerned about the shortage of doctors trained to provide abortion care, the lack of abortion education in medical schools, and escalating violence against abortion providers. The organization represents students at more than 100 medical schools across the United States and Canada.

The National Organization for Women (www.now.org)

is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW's goal is "to take action" to bring about equality for all women.

Alan Guttmacher Institute (www.agi-usa.org)

The mission of the Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) is to protect the reproductive choices of all women and men--in the United States and throughout the world. AGI provides reliable, balanced, nonpartisan information on sexual activity, contraception, abortion and childbearing.

Religion and Abortion

Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (www.rcrc.org)

is the religious voice for reproductive choice through the moral power of religious communities.

Catholics For A Free Choice (www.catholicsforchoice.org)

is a voice for the 64% of Catholics who are Pro-choice

National Council of Jewish Women (www.ncjw.org)

is a volunteer organization that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all. The council believes that comprehensive, confidential, accessible family planning and reproductive health services should be available for all, regardless of age or ability to pay.

The Abortion Pill

www.earlyoptionpill.com

Danco Laboratories, a women's health pharmaceutical company, is the American distributor of Mifeprex  (RU486). The site has comprehensive information on this pill, the first FDA-approved medication for ending early pregnancy.

www.earlyoptions.org

The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is playing a key role in educating health care providers and the public about this abortion option to keep you up to date.

Sexuality

www.iwannaknow.org

Answers your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted disease prevention from the American Social Health Association.

www.gurl.com

is a non-judgmental, interactive website and online community where girls can learn and talk frankly about sexuality, body image, emotions, etc.

http://www.patf.org/

Testing, prevention, volunteering, as well a list of services offered.

www.ohsu.edu/women

A huge collection of links to places to get accurate and safe information on women's health.

www.ashastd.org

American Social Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals, families and communities. Site has links and educational information about STDs and HPV. AIDS and STD hotlines: Phone numbers are 800-227-8922 or 800-342-AIDS.

Women's Health

www.breastcancerinfo.com

This site is home of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, one of the nations leading breast health organizations. The site has news and information about breast cancer and Komen events, including the Race for the Cure and 1.800 I'M AWARE®, a helpline that provides the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about breast health or breast cancer concerns.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer prevention, screening, diagnostics, treatment and supportive care to more than 10,000 new patients each year. Their web site offers cancer information on prevention, screening, early detection, and the most-advanced treatments.