Category Archives: Patient Stories

Emergency abortion pill reversal saves Tamara’s baby—“I’m so thankful for CompassCare!”

Often, a woman who takes the abortion pill is uncertain about her decision. From the moment she swallows the first dose, she wrestles with doubt: “What am I doing? Is this going to hurt? What if the bleeding doesn’t stop?” Tamara’s situation was complicated. She already had a ten-year-old son and lived with her parents

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Trinity’s Story: Shocked. Overwhelmed. Alone.

Shocked. Overwhelmed. Alone. That’s how many women feel when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Trinity was one of them. Haunted by a painful abortion from years ago and caring for a toddler at home, she felt trapped. The father of her baby offered no support. When she turned to an abortion clinic, they refused to

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“Good News!”

Teenagers Hailey and Caleb showed up at one of CompassCare’s NYC offices this summer, after fearing she was pregnant. Hailey was so distraught. Her first impression of the clean and professional office eased some of her anxiety. Then a compassionate CompassCare nurse met with Hailey, privately at first, answering all her questions and allaying her fears.

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