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Where to Find Support for Self-Care After Abortion?
- Acknowledge Your Feelings: It is normal to experience a range of emotions, including relief, sadness, or mood swings caused by sudden hormonal shifts.
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Seek Support:
Talk to trusted friends or family. If you need confidential, non-judgmental support, contact organizations such as:
- Carlton Women's Clinic : +27 83 765 1800
- Cavewell Medical Prac. : +27 78 575 4968
- SADAG: 0800 567 567
- Be Kind to Yourself: Activities such as keeping a journal, watching something you like, or going outside can help you cope.
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H2 Headings
What “confidential abortion care” means
Why privacy matters in abortion services
How clinics protect your information
What services confidential clinics offer
Legal and ethical standards for patient confidentiality
How to recognise a truly confidential clinic
Your rights as a patient
H3 Headings (nested under relevant H2s)
Under “Why privacy matters in abortion services”:
Protection from stigma and discrimination
Emotional well-being and peace of mind
Under “How clinics protect your information”:
Medical record security
Staff confidentiality agreements
Private consultation process
Under “What services confidential clinics offer”:
Medical abortion and counselling
Surgical abortion and aftercare
Telehealth and remote support
Under “Legal and ethical standards for patient confidentiality”:
South African abortion confidentiality laws
Ethical obligations of healthcare professionals
Under “How to recognise a truly confidential clinic”:
Accreditation and licensing
Patient reviews and feedback
These headings cover the most important aspects readers expect in an informative, trustworthy resource on confidentiality in abortion care — without adding unnecessary detail.
Dr. Nelisiwe Mbele, with the
Carlton Women’s Clinic
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The physical and hormonal healing period following an abortion, during which the body restores strength, balance, and normal function.
A condition caused by low iron levels, often linked to blood loss, leading to fatigue, weakness, and reduced oxygen transport.
The stabilization of reproductive hormones after pregnancy ends, supporting energy levels, mood, and overall recovery.
A key female hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and reproductive system, which fluctuates after abortion.
A hormone that supports pregnancy and drops after abortion, triggering physical recovery processes.
The body’s ability to digest and absorb vitamins and minerals needed for healing and energy restoration.
Foods that help reduce inflammation in the body, supporting tissue repair and faster recovery.
A diet rich in protein that supports muscle repair, tissue healing, and immune strength.
The maintenance of essential minerals that regulate hydration, nerve function, and muscle activity.
A measure of how well the body is supplied with fluids, essential for circulation and healing.
The process by which the body rebuilds damaged or stressed tissues following a medical procedure.
Dietary choices that strengthen the immune system and help protect against infection during recovery.
Foods high in iron that help replenish blood levels and reduce post-procedure fatigue.
The process by which vitamin C enhances iron uptake and supports immune and tissue health.
Medical guidance, nutrition, and self-care practices that support safe and complete recovery.
