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What happens before an abortion?
In Singapore, it is mandatory for you to attend a counselling session at the healthcare institution before the abortion procedure to assess if you are ready for an abortion. You have to wait at least 48 hours after pre-abortion counselling before the pregnant woman can give her written consent to terminate her pregnancy.
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You will also need to go through a physical examination and ultrasound scan to date the pregnancy and ascertain the size and location of the foetus. A blood test will also be needed to check your blood type (in case you have Rhesus-negative blood group) and whether you have anaemia.
After Abortion Support
If you have had an abortion—or know someone who has—you may notice emotional or physical changes and wonder where they come from. You may experience sadness, loneliness, anger, guilt, or even a loss of interest in daily life after an abortion. Research shows that some women experience mood difficulties after an abortion (Gebeyehu et al., 2023).
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Many women, whatever they are feeling, find it healing to talk about their experience.
Support from a trained professional, a trusted family member, or a close friend can make a difference, even though shame or fear of judgment may make sharing feel hard.
Even if you haven’t told your parents, friends, or partner, you don’t have to carry this alone. Support is available, and you need not carry it alone.
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