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The Emotional Effects of Abortion: Understanding Your Feelings and How To Cope
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 9:16am
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Common Questions about Pregnancy Tests
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 9:34am
Think you might be pregnant? Learn when and how to take a reliable pregnancy test, and discover how to access a free, confidential pregnancy test in Ottawa with compassionate support from First Place Options.
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Miscarriage Support: Understanding, Healing, and Finding Help
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:31pm
Miscarriage is a deeply personal and emotional experience that can bring feelings of grief, guilt, and isolation. This blog provides compassionate guide for those coping with miscarriage, whether personally or while supporting someone else.
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How to Support Someone After an Abortion
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 9:21am
If you have a loved one who is struggling emotionally after an abortion it can be hard to know what to do. Here are some practical tips to help.
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How to Handle an Unplanned Pregnancy
Monday, January 20, 2025 - 9:14pm
Finding out that you have an unplanned pregnancy is a lot to take in, here are some tips in how you can handle this unexpected pregnancy news.
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Feeling Alone During an Unplanned Pregnancy? Here’s What To Do.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 10:19am

Many people facing an unplanned pregnancy struggle with feeling alone. Learn how to understand your situation, tell others, and get the support you need.

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Coping and Healing Post Abortion: A Compassionate Recovery Guide
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 11:08am
Abortion is deeply personal, and so is healing. Whether recent or years ago, emotional recovery takes time and care. This blog offers compassionate guidance, resources, and reassurance that you’re not alone.
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After Abortion Grief: Finding Hope and Support
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 1:31pm
Experiencing emotional pain or regret after an abortion is more common than many realize. In this blog, we explore what post-abortion grief looks like, why it happens, and how to find the support and counseling you need to begin healing.
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Pregnancy Options: Navigating the Unexpected
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 12:30pm

The benefits of accurate information, empathetic support, decision-making tools, and ongoing support when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. 

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Post Abortion Grief at Christmas
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 9:15am
How the Christmas season can impact those struggling after an abortion
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Navigating Pregnancy Loss Over the Holidays: Hope, Healing, and Support
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 10:26am

Grieving a pregnancy loss at Christmas? Discover gentle ways to cope with grief during the holidays, set boundaries, and find support when it matters most.

 

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Your Guide to Pregnancy Decision Making When You Feel Pulled In Different Directions
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 1:09pm
Not sure what to do after finding out you're pregnant? This blog walks you through pregnancy decision making with compassion, clarity, and information on all your options.
A visibly pregnant woman sits on a couch, resting one hand on her belly and the other on her forehead, appearing overwhelmed and deep in thought. Her expression suggests emotional strain, highlighting a need for support during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Support in Ottawa, Ontario
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 1:54pm

One of the key services offered by First Place Options is Pregnancy Support, available to anyone looking for emotional support during their own or their partner’s pregnancy. 

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How to Tell Your Partner About Your Unplanned Pregnancy
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 9:51am

Telling your partner about your unplanned pregnancy can be a scary thought. Here are some things to think through as you prepare how to tell him.

Grief after an abortion

What is Grief? It’s Role in the Context of Abortion.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 1:56pm
Grief isn't about overcoming pain in stages; it's about expanding our capacity to hold the weight of loss.