kate swanson

I didn't intend it to, but safe, legal abortion played a huge part in my family planning. I've never had regrets, only relief.

1986 United States

What were your feelings about doing the abortion/s?

comfortable peaceful resolved relieved confident happy sure

How did you do the abortion?

in a clinic or hospital with surgery

suction aspiration at 5 weeks. took about 5 minutes, mild discomfort, minimal bleeding. staff friendly, supportive.

What was your situation at this time?

family size

Ako reagovali na váš potrat iní ľudia?

I only told my mother, who was totally supportive. She shared with me that she had undergone an illegal abortion in 1954.

legal/illegal

legal

What is your religion?

no religion