Abortion Facts & Figures
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about abortion in New Zealand. Download a pdf that gives you the facts.
The Law
So you thought New Zealand women had the right to choose abortion? The law says otherwise.Download a pdf on New Zealand’s abortion laws.
Early medication abortion (what is it?)
Wondering about some of the pros and cons of early medication abortion and just how it works? Download a pdf for more info.
Early medication abortion (what to expect)
Wondering exactly what happens during an early medication (medical) abortion? Download a pdf on what to expect.
Q&A – Abortion to save lives
Is abortion ever necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman or girl? Yes! Download a pdf that explains why.
Q&A - Abortion as birth control
Do women use abortion as birth control? Not if they have information and access to reliable contraceptive methods. Click to download more information.
Q&A - Abortion and emergency contraception
If I use the emergency contraception pill (“morning after” pill) will it cause me to have an abortion? No! Download a pdf that explains why not.
Q&A - Abortion risks compared with pregnancy
Is pregnancy safer than abortion? Download a pdf that explains the safety record of abortion, and why context is all important.
Q&A - Abortion and breast cancer
If I have an abortion will it put me at risk of getting breast cancer? No. Download a pdf that explodes the anti-abortion myth.
Q&A - ‘Post-Abortion Syndrome’
‘Post-Abortion Syndrome’ is not a legitimate medical diagnosis, but an anti-abortion propaganda tool. Download a pdf to find out more.
Q&A - Privacy for pregnant teenagers (‘parental notification’)
Teenagers and girls need privacy in making decisions about pregnancy and abortion. Download a pdf that explains why New Zealand law protects that privacy.
Q&A - Reducing abortion by restricting access
Restricting access does not reduce the rate of abortion.Download a pdf that explains why bans and restrictions are the wrong way to go.
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