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 […]
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Good News April 1, 2020 by Dr. Laura Lewis “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” ― Jimmy Dean Navigating chaos with innovation, kindness, and simplicity. There is something about the innate goodness of humankind that replenishes us when facts do not. In the […]
Hope is Contagious March 2020 by Rebecca Peters Our world has been turned upside down. As this “new normal” sets in, it’s been interesting to see what is no longer essential and what other needs still remain and are urgent. Our priority list has been rearranged. We’ve blinked and suddenly we’re seeing life in a […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 personal values and opinion on things, or for them to know that you sure do […]
The Abortion Pill Reversal/Rescue June 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 necessary service to women in our nation – an easy and accessible solution to an […]
The Bubble Zone November 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 25th in the Ontario legislature. “Our government believes that every woman in Ontario […]