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Welcome to the CareConfidential research library


We aim to include here a summary of important research findings in relation to abortion, adoption and parenting.

Click on the subject of interest to find the full list. You will find a brief summary of each research item and can then click through to the reference to the research and, where available, a link to more details.

If you are aware of other useful research not included, you can send us details and we will add them where appropriate.

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Physical Effects of Abortion
Miscarriage
Physical Complications
Premature Birth
Risk of Breast Cancer
Psychological Effects of Abortion
After Foetal Abnormality
Effect on Men
Effect on Relationships
Mental Health
Sexual Dysfunction
Suicide
Other Research Categories
Adoption
Parenting
Sex Education
Teenage Pregnancy
Other Research Lists

Abortion increases risk of mental health problems

Research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that women who had undergone an abortion experienced an 81% increased risk of mental health w problems, and nearly 10% of the incidence of mental health problems was shown to be attributable to abortion.

Major problems with study showing no link between abortion, mental health problems

Response to conclusion that 'Early abortions don't trigger psychiatric problems' in research published in New England Journal Medicine 2011

Early abortions don't trigger psychiatric problems

The relative risk of a psychiatric contact did not differ significantly after abortion as compared with before abortion...

Influences on young women's decisions about abortion or motherhood

An exploration of the factors behind the geographical variation in the proportion of teenage pregnancies ending in abortion. This study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of why the proportions of under-18 pregnancies which end in abortion varies throughout Britain.

New Zealand study on emotional reaction after abortion

New Zealand study has found that 35% reported five or more negative reactions. The research team concluded that "many women experience a mixture of both positive and negative emotions about having an abortion," but said that that the results do not support the belief that abortion is better for women than unwanted or unplanned pregnancy.

Call for awareness on pregnancy, abortion and domestic violence

Recent English study found that more than one in three women seeking abortion had experienced lifetime domestic violence.

Abortions may pose risk to future babies, according to study

Women who had an abortion in the first or second trimester had a 35% increased risk of a low birth weight baby and a 36% raised risk of a pre-term baby in later pregnancies.

New study shows negative impact of abortion on relationships

New study published in the peer-reviewed journal Public Health has found that abortion can impact relationships for both women and men.

Forced abortion in America

'Forced Abortion in America' documents many cases of violence in which pregnant girls, teens and women were threatened, assaulted or killed for refusing to abort. Homicide has been found to be the leading cause of death among pregnant women in US.

Abortion link to increased risk of premature births

Huge German study substantiates the link between abortion and an increased risk of premature births. Woman with one prior abortion, very pre-term birth risk is boosted by 30%, while more than one prior abortion the risk increases by 90%.

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