A follow-up appointment is required to confirm the termination of the pregnancy, manage complications, counsel on contraceptive plans and, if applicable, provide emotional support.

Mode of follow-up:

Emotional support[6]: Emotional response after MA often vary. Some people feel relieved and positive and some have feelings of grief, sadness, or guilt while others have mixed feelings. These emotions are normal, and they may or may not be related to socioeconomic circumstances, the lack of social support, moral discomfort, and family conflict.

Patients can be supported by understanding that mixed emotions are normal and by exploring coping strategies and support. Useful resources include:

• Exhale, a talk-line that provides emotional support, resources and information after abortion.
• All-Options, a talk-line to discuss past or current experience with abortion, adoption and parenting for people in Canada and the United States (1-888-493-0092).