Data informed conclusions.
We must look at the data regarding abortion and the emotional consequences that may result. It is time for research, not assumptions, to determine funding decisions about how best to support women in crisis. […]
Who’s writing the story? September 2022 By Rebecca Peters “When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” (Anonymous) Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The idea that we are the authors of our lives. We want to think that’s possible. However, most of us have experienced the reality of unscripted life […]
Post-Abortion Grief: Myth or Reality? July 2021 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP If some women do not experience post-abortion loss or grief – does that mean no woman is allowed to have these feelings after an abortion? What if a woman does have feelings of loss or grief? Do we have the right to tell […]
Unexpected Pregnancy & Health Care Professionals February 2021 by Dr. Laura Lewis Sherie was 18 years old when she came to see me at the clinic on a Friday morning. She presented with a cold but admitted that she might be pregnant. Without me asking many questions, Sherie’s words spilled out, “I can’t go through […]
3 Questions to ask before an abortion discussion May 19, 2020 Dr. Laura Lewis How do we approach and discuss abortion, a topic so heated and polarizing? Before jumping into a discussion about abortion, it’s best to first pause and consider a few questions. These questions can bring awareness and help us to approach the […]
The Grey Zone August 30, 2019 by Rebecca Peters What is the grey zone? It’s a place of uncertainty. It’s hard to know which way to go, because it’s foggy and the paths are not clear. You know there are a number of choices, but you can’t see very far down each path. You listen […]
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 we as a nation seek to uphold a woman’s right to reproductive choice, then we […]
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 readability) February 13, 2019 by Dr. Laura Lewis I would like to make a […]
Some things to consider before taking the abortion pill November 2018 by Dr. Laura Lewis Every day in Canada, hundreds of women are challenged by an unintended pregnancy. It would appear that our solution is to provide abortion on demand – easy, accessible, and free. The latest solution comes in the form of the abortion […]
Six Things I Wish I’d Learned in Medical School May 23, 2017 By Laura Lewis, MD I wish I had learned… That science can only describe the magnificence of life, not explain it. Despite learning about oocytes, spermatozoa, cell division and embryology, I failed to appreciate the complex blueprint of life established in the early moments […]