The other options involved in reproductive choice
THE OTHER OPTIONS INVOLVED IN REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE June 3, 2019 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP Reproductive choice is not simply access to abortion. Choice must also entail fully informed consent, alternatives to abortion, and respect for the validity of not choosing abortion. If
Late term abortion, New York state, and the Canadian context
LATE TERM ABORTION, NEW YORK STATE, AND THE CANADIAN CONTEXT The recent legislation passed in New York state has started a conversation about late term abortion in general. Here are a few considerations for Canadians. 2-minute vlog transcript (with slight modifications for
Some things to consider before taking the abortion pill
Some things to consider before taking the abortion pill A doctor takes a candid look at some of the risks of Mifegymiso® November 2018 by Dr. Laura Lewis Every day in Canada hundreds of women are challenged by an unintended
Love trumps everything
LOVE TRUMPS EVERYTHING August 30, 2018 by Rebecca Peters I have some thoughts bouncing around in my head, thoughts and questions. Like, is it more important to be right, or to love unconditionally? Is it more important for others to know your
Disenfranchised grief & loss
DISENFRANCHISED GRIEF & LOSS Aug 2, 2018 by Susan Stagg Life is miraculous and beautiful in so many ways, but sometimes life can really, really hurt. I am always amazed at the spectrum of experiences that are represented by my clients. Loss
Abortion Pill Reversal
THE ABORTION PILL REVERSAL Jun 13, 2018 by Dr. Laura Lewis The Abortion Pill, known by the trade name Mifegymiso, has been available to Canadian women since January 2017. Having been used for many years around the globe, it was deemed a
The fence between childhood and adulthood
THE FENCE BETWEEN CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD by Susan Stagg Most of my clients are teenage girls. They arrive at the pregnancy centre with their mother, with an expression of boredom and an air of insecurity. I typically talk to both of them
Pregnancy care centres are “pro-choice” and this is why
Pregnancy care centres are “pro-choice” and this is why Feb 12, 2018 by Dr. Laura Lewis How can a woman make a decision about her pregnancy without information and without tangible options? For years I have tried to communicate the message that
False Labels, Slippery Slopes, and Pregnancy Care Centres
False Labels, Slippery Slopes, and Pregnancy Care Centres Jan 16, 2018 by Rebecca Peters There have been a lot of names and labels thrown around in the news lately. The one that is currently troubling is “anti-abortion group”. That label has been
The Bubble Zone
THE "BUBBLE ZONE" Nov 1, 2017 by Dr. Laura Lewis This week I had the opportunity to speak with a CBC correspondent about the recent “Bubble Zone” law (Bill 163, Protecting a Woman’s Right to Access Abortion Services Act, 2017), passed October
What is required?
WHAT IS REQUIRED? Aug 25, 2017 by Rebecca Peters “The people who were most judgmental of me when I got pregnant were Christians. About half the people in the church got angry that my parents wanted to throw a baby shower for
Three Questions about Pregnancy Care Centres
THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT PREGNANCY CARE CENTRES? Jul 3, 2017 Faith Today article Q1. Who comes to a pregnancy care centre? Here’s a video in which Dr. Laura Lewis answers this first question. Many people probably have a preconceived idea of who goes