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The Hidden Cost of Abortion

Becoming pregnant is probably the most life changing event most women experience. Few women would instinctively choose to have an abortion, but the fear and panic they experience in their unplanned pregnancy can make abortion seem the best solution. Society has given women the message that following an abortion their life can carry on as before. This is not the case.

Countless women find, to their emotional cost, that life is never the same again because, however early an abortion takes place, a mother loses her baby. This is the root cause of her grief and guilt, the reason why many women seek help and support.

BVA is dedicated to promoting emotional and psychological support by the provision of counselling and supportive help to those in need.

British Victims of Abortion (BVA) was set up in 1987 in response to the many requests for help received from women who had experienced difficulties, both emotionally and physically following their own abortions.

If you, or anyone you know would like to speak to someone who understands, you can call our helpline in complete confidence.