Sovereign Womb Collective​
Resources for Herbal Abortion, Herbal Birth control, DIY Gynecology & National Abortion Support
-Website Resources-
- Body Literacy, Herbal Support, & Feminist Self-Help -
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--Article: A Place for Herbal Abortion in Clinical Herbalism(link here)
A recent case study done on herbal abortions. And check out the amazing resource page from midwife Molly Dutton Kenny, also co-researcher in the case study...
http://www.mollyduttonkenny.com/resources-blog/resources-for-herbal-abortion
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--The Sister Zeus website is an in depth look into plants that have used for reproductive freedom, as well as fertility awareness, & reproductive health info.
https://www.sisterzeus.com/Abortif.htm
--Fertility Friday Podcast has deeply informative episodes on body literacy, fertility awareness & how to heal from many pelvic & general health issues. Lisa is also a certified fertility awareness consultant & helps folks with a wide range of pelvic health issues.
http://fertilityfriday.com/episodes/
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--The Beautiful Cervix Project is a cervix photo gallery, in self-cervical exams with a speculum, during each day of the cycle ~menstruation(day1) to the end of the cycle. It's a great way to see the fertility changes of the cervix.
--The Women's Health Specialists have 3 feminist health clinics in Northern California & they perform abortion up to 18 weeks. Their website has a whole self-help section for newly forming feminist groups to reference, as well as lots of herbal home remedies.
--Women's Health in Women's Hands is Carol Downer's(longtime activist for DIY gynecology & author of A Book of Women's Choices) informational website for those wanting to start a feminist self-help group. A resource for body literacy & self-help tools.
http://womenshealthinwomenshands.com/your-health-in-your-hands/self-help/start-a-self-help-group/
-Abortion Access & Resources-
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Aid Access supports women, girls, trans men, nonbinary and all people with an unwanted pregnancy to access an abortion or miscarriage treatment. If you are healthy and less than 10 weeks pregnant.
--"The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice."
--"The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers. Our members include individuals, private and non-profit clinics, Planned Parenthood affiliates, women’s health centers, physicians’ offices, and hospitals. There's detailed information about types of abortion & how to find a provider."
https://prochoice.org/think-youre-pregnant/
--"Access Women's Health Justice - "We connect women with free and low-cost programs that pay for this care, such as FamilyPACT, Medi-Cal or AIM (Access for Infants and Mothers). We offer a dedicated full-time Spanish healthline & additional languages may be provided.We may also be able to help with transportation, housing or funding if you have to travel a long way to get to an abortion provider. Our services are open to all women and men living in California — your age, income, insurance or immigration status does not matter!"
--Women on Web provide access to abortion pills through a telemedicine service with doctors & ship to countries with abortion restrictions, & for up to the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Email info@womenonweb.org
https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion
--"SIA Legal Team has a confidential helpline where you can get information about your legal rights regarding self-managed abortion. We can give you clear, understandable answers about legal rights, what the law is, and how it has been used.If you have been arrested, questioned by the police, or charged with a crime for your abortion, we may also be able to help you by finding you a lawyer in your state, or working with your lawyer to help with your defense."
https://www.ifwhenhow.org/repro-legal-helpline/
--"The Guttmacher Institute is a primary source for research and policy analysis on abortion in the United States. In many cases, Guttmacher’s data are more comprehensive than state and federal government sources. The Institute’s work examines the incidence of abortion, access to care and barriers to obtaining services, factors underlying women’s decisions to terminate a pregnancy, characteristics of women who have abortions and the conditions under which women obtain them. Guttmacher also tracks abortion-related legislation and policies at the federal and state level, promoting access to abortion services and making an evidence-based case against restrictions that limit access." https://www.guttmacher.org/united-states/abortion
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--"The 2.3 million members of NARAL Pro-Choice America fight for reproductive freedom for every person in every state. Each day, we organize and mobilize to protect that freedom by fighting for access to abortion care, birth control, paid parental leave and protections from pregnancy discrimination."
--"Shout Your Abortion is a decentralized network of individuals talking about abortion on our own terms and encouraging others to do the same.We’re in a fight for our lives, and it’s time to tell the truth. Every single day, all sorts of people have abortions, for every reason you can imagine. We are your siblings, your coworkers, your spouses and your friends. Abortion helps people live their best lives. We are the proof. And we’re only going to get louder."
https://shoutyourabortion.com/#the-movement
"The Abortion Diary Podcast is the intersection of self-expression, healing, and the art of story-sharing and story-listening. We are dedicated to creating a space for people to share stories they haven’t been able to share and listen to stories they haven’t been able to hear. It's a space for people to speak out against the shame, stigma, secrecy and isolation surrounding abortion by generating, sharing and receiving personal stories. People around the world are able to share their personal stories, and empower others to give testimony about their personal experiences and choices surrounding abortion."
http://theabortiondiary.com/category/abortion-stories-uncategorized/
- Abortion Doula Directory -
Here is a list of abortion doula collectives, and/or full spectrum doulas, that provide judgement free, compassionate, and empowering support during & after an abortion. This service is invaluable to those in need of emotional, physical, logistical, & informational support in a time that is vulnerable for many.
Full Spectrum Doulas - Seattle, WA - "We provide in-person and *TELEPHONE SUPPORT* before, during and after an abortion. We are available for abortions that take place both inside and outside the clinic and at home."
Exhale - National - "Exhale offers a free, national talkline that provides emotional support, resources and information. All calls are completely confidential and counselors offer support and respect without judgment. The Exhale talkline is available to individuals who have had abortions, and to their partners, friends, allies, and family members."
Bay Area Doula Project - Bay Area, CA - "The Bay Area Doula Project is committed to increasing access to nonjudgmental, compassionate and empowering doula care to individuals across the full spectrum of their reproductive experiences, with a specific focus on abortion. In doing so, we foster a culture that trusts and supports individuals through the full range of reproductive experiences."
The Bridge Collective - Austin, TX - "Our mission is to ensure that all Texans have equal access to abortion care. We fulfill this mission by providing information, transportation, accommodation, and abortion doula services, and by helping clients navigate resources in Texas."
Knoxville Abortion Doula Collective - Knoxville, TN- "We are a volunteer group of individuals committed to offering non-judgmental emotional and informational support for abortion patients in East Tennessee and the surrounding areas. Our phone support line number is 865-320-9085. "
SPIRAL Collective - Twin Cities, MN - "The SPIRAL Collective is a volunteer full-spectrum reproductive options and support group comprised of doulas, birth-workers, and passionate reproductive justice advocates based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, occupied Dakota territories."
DC Doulas for Choice - Washington DC - "DC Doulas for Choice Collective is a volunteer-led-and-run, pro-choice organization that seeks to provide doula care to people across the full spectrum of reproductive health, pregnancy, and choice. We specialize in working with those who are seeking abortion for any reason, choosing adoption, or anyone who would otherwise be unable to access birth support due to economic barriers."
The Doula Project - Brooklyn, NY - "The Doula Project is a network of trained doula volunteers working to create a society in which all pregnant people have access to the care and support they need. Our work helps people navigate pregnancy and making personal decisions, whether they face birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal anomaly, or abortion." https://www.doulaproject.net/
Cascades Abortion Support Collective - Portland, OR - "Cascades Abortion Support Collective (CASC) provides free physical, emotional, informational, and logistic support to individuals accessing abortion in the Portland/Vancouver area. We support people regardless of age, income, gender identity, religious belief, relationship status, or disability status. All people deserve access to free, nonjudgmental support and care at any point in their abortion experience."
Boston Abortion Support Collective - Boston, MA - "The Boston Abortion Support Collective (BASC) provides free, compassionate and empowering support to people experiencing abortion. We provide physical, emotional, spiritual and informational support for people throughout the full spectrum of reproductive experiences, with a focus on abortion and pregnancy loss."
Memphis Full Spectrum Doula Collective - Memphis, TN - "The Memphis Full Spectrum Doula Collective is a Memphis community-based organization that was started in 2014 to provide free support services to lower-income and minority individuals across the spectrum of pregnancy."
Louisville Doula Project - Louisvill, KY - "An abortion doula provides trained emotional, physical, and informational support for healthcare experiences. A doula listens and responds to the individual needs of a person to make them feel safe and at ease. We aim to provide non-judgemental, continuous support. We also believe that people do not need to be alone in their decision and abortion does not need to be stigmatized."