Can Someone be Forced to Have an Abortion?

Some women who "choose" to get an abortion actually feel pressured or are forced against their will to make a choice that isn’t truly theirs. It’s important to know that you always have the right to refuse any type of abortion, no matter your circumstances. Although Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic does not provide or refer for abortion, we are here to provide you with free and confidential services, support, and resources to ensure that the choice you make is your own. Contact us, to learn more about your pregnancy and your options in Northridge, California. We proudly serve clients throughout the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.

Help for women feeling pressured to abort

HELP FOR WOMEN FEELING PRESSURED

MY BOYFRIEND WANTS ME TO ABORT

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming, especially if your boyfriend or partner is pressuring you to have an abortion. While your partner’s opinion matters, it’s crucial to take the time you need to think about what you truly want. You may feel conflicted or unsure about your next steps, and that’s completely normal. Remember, no one should make this decision for you - you deserve the space and support to make the choice that’s right for you.

MY FAMILY IS PRESSURING ME TO ABORT

Family members often have strong opinions about what is best for you. While most of them are well-intentioned, it can be difficult to set healthy boundaries when it comes to advice from loved ones. Listening to the people who love you is usually a good way to get some advice, but you need to know that legally, the decision is ultimately yours.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

The bottom line is that nobody can force you to have an abortion, even if it feels that way. Someone may try to make you feel guilty for getting pregnant, especially if it was unplanned, or they might try to make you feel like an abortion is the only way to avoid feelings of shame or guilt in the future. There are many places that can provide you with the care you need in a safe and confidential setting. It’s important that you understand all of your pregnancy options early on in the process so you can make an informed choice.


Many women have misconceptions about the different pregnancy options available. That’s why we provide information and education about each option at no cost, because we believe it's important to understand all of your choices before making a decision. If you are feeling pressure to have an abortion, contact us for free and confidential help in Northridge, California. We proudly serve clients throughout the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.

By Ariel Sanchez January 1, 2025
The mental health effects of abortion can impact your life in various ways. Numerous published studies show that abortion is associated with elevated mental-health risk.1 For instance, a meta-analysis of 22 published studies, which together included 877,181 participants, found that compared to women who carried a pregnancy to term, women who had an abortion had an 81% increased risk of mental-health problems, including the following:2 Anxiety disorders Major depression Alcohol abuse Marijuana abuse Suicide attempts Each woman's emotional response is unique, and the mental health effects of abortion may surface years after the procedure. It's important for your long-term wellbeing to be fully informed prior to having an abortion. Likewise, it's important to seek care and support afterward. We provide personalized, compassionate after-abortion support in Northridge, California, serving clients throughout the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. We do not provide or refer for abortion services. If you’re contemplating an abortion or have already experienced one, we are here for you. Please contact us today to learn more about how we can help. 1 Bellieni CV, Buonocore G. Abortion and subsequent mental health: Review of the literature. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2013 Jul;67(5):301-10 (reviewing 30 studies). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23859662/; Sullins DP. Abortion, substance abuse and mental health in early adulthood: Thirteen-year longitudinal evidence from the United States. SAGE Open Med. 2016 Sep 23. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27781096/. 2 Coleman P. K. (2011). Abortion and mental health: quantitative synthesis and analysis of research published 1995-2009. The British journal of psychiatry: the journal of mental science, 199(3), 180–186. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.110.077230.
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