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Critics of the pregnancy help movement often argue that after‑abortion healing is unnecessary because existing research frequently reports no consistent association between abortion and mental health concerns. Further, critics claim that health intervention post-abortion is not broadly necessary since the distress is likely attributable to other indicators including stigma and pre-existing risk factors.

After-abortion care programs play a critical role in supporting women’s long-term healing and restoration, but there is a need for more data on client outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of the programs, according to a March 16 Pregnancy Help News report.