3. Hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill, patch, or DePo shots, are designed to prevent
ovulation and therefore pregnancy. But with lower doses, ovulation sometimes occurs.
What other mechanism of action is important for women to know about?
4. Why and how was pregnancy re-defined in the 1960’s?
5. What is “emergency contraception”? Why is the name deceptive?
6. What are the two abortion techniques used in the first trimester of pregnancy?
7. Where online can you find videos explaining abortion techniques?
8. At what age does the heart of the child-in-utero begin to beat?
9. At what age does the child-in-utero have ten fingers and ten toes, and is readily identifiable
as a “baby”?
10. Where is help available 24/7 for women considering abortion?
11. What are three important messages to convey to a woman considering abortion?
12. About how often is abortion coerced? Who might be doing the coercion?
13. What are two ways that women respond to abortion in the short term?
14. Name at least three possible long term symptoms of post-abortion trauma.
15. A new friend confides that she works at an abortion clinic but hates her job. How can you
help her?