Post-abortion care
Post-abortion care
Post-abortion care (pronunciation: post-əˈbɔːrʃən keər) is a comprehensive approach to healthcare that aims to address the health needs of women who have had an abortion or miscarriage. This care includes medical treatment, counseling, and family planning services to prevent future unwanted pregnancies and abortions.
Etymology
The term "post-abortion care" is derived from the English words "post" meaning after, "abortion" referring to the termination of a pregnancy, and "care" implying the provision of help or supervision.
Medical Treatment
The medical treatment in post-abortion care involves managing the complications that may arise from an abortion or miscarriage. This includes hemorrhage, infection, and incomplete abortion. The treatment may involve surgical intervention, medication, or both.
Counseling
Counseling in post-abortion care is aimed at helping women cope with the emotional and psychological effects of an abortion or miscarriage. This may involve grief counseling, trauma counseling, or mental health counseling.
Family Planning
Family planning in post-abortion care involves providing women with information and services to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This may include contraception, fertility awareness, and sexual education.
Related Terms
- Abortion
- Miscarriage
- Hemorrhage
- Infection
- Incomplete abortion
- Surgical intervention
- Medication
- Grief counseling
- Trauma counseling
- Mental health counseling
- Contraception
- Fertility awareness
- Sexual education
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Post-abortion care
- Wikipedia's article - Post-abortion care
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