Australian Abortion Stories
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1 in 4 Australian women will have at least one abortion in their lifetime. This podcast is a space for Australian women and people to share their stories and experiences, and for Australian professionals to share their work in abortion access and care. Come join the conversation!
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On July 11, 2023, the TGA published a press release stating that restrictions on what healthcare providers could dispense abortion medication were lifted. This comes into effect on August 1, 2023. What does this mean? And also - what are abortion pills anyway?
Kels and Cass get together for a chat about the above topics, as well as review some common myths and misconceptions around early medication abortion.
DISCLAIMER: This conversation should not be considered medical advice or information. It is for educational and 'entertainment' purposes only. Please seek advice from your healthcare practitioner if you are considering abortion.
Links to relevant articles/research:
The Guardian Article: RU486 Limits Scrapped, July 11 2023
Marie Stopes Article:
Retail Pharamacy Magazine Article: Changes to MS 2-Step Dispensing Restrictions
SA Health: Abortion Reporting Committee Report 2022
TGA Media Release: Amendments to restrictions for prescribing of MS-2 Step, July 11 2023
TGA: MS 2-Step Product Information
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In episode 31, Cassidy sits down with Madison Griffiths, author of the newly released 'Tissue'.
Madison Griffiths is a writer, artist and producer based in Melbourne. She is the co-producer of Tender , an award-winning Broadwave podcast that follows what happens in the aftermath of abusive relationships. Her essays have been published widely in The Guardian, SBS, VICE, Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings and more. In 2022, she won the Our Watch Award as administered by the Walkley Foundation for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women and Children. We have been eagerly awaiting the launch of this book for some time and are very excited to have it in our hands.
A big thank you to Madison for sharing with us on the podcast and congratulations on the release of such an incredible piece of writing.
You can find Madison on instagram - @madisonrgriffiths.
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can DM us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and eachother!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In this episode, Kelsey is witness to Kristen's 3rd abortion story. Kristen was based in NSW at the time, and had a herbal abortion under the care of a midwife. She also is a very wonderfully spoken person, and works as a post-abortion psychotherapist. Very fitting! She shares lots of nuggets of wisdom about how she personally has intergrated her experiences, and tips for you to do so as well. Thanks again to Kristen for sharing your story.
She can be found via Instagram @kristenportney_therapy
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can DM us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
*Trigger warning - this story includes assault, so please use your discretion in listening.
In episode 28/29, Rosie shares with Kelsey her 2 abortion stories. Rosie shares so beautifully about her journey, and has done a lot of personal reflection and therapy which really comes through. She also speaks to her experience of abortion as a mother, and shares briefly about the births of her children. Many, many thanks to Rosie for sharing your story with us.
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence
Counselling Line (24/7) - 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) - For any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk
of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Lifeline 24/7 crisis hotline - 13 11 14.
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can DM us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In episode 26, Kaitlyn sits down with Kelsey to share her story of medication abortion. There are lots of elements to her story, and she ended up having a D&C several weeks post her medication abortion for retained products. Thank you so much to Kaitlyn for sharing your story with us.
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Lifeline is always available if you find yourself in crisis - 13 11 14.
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can DM us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and eachother!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In this weeks episode, Tara speaks with Kelsey about her medical abortion in NSW. It’s a long episode, but a good one, and Tara speaks at length about her integration process. Deep thanks to Tara for sharing your story!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Find Tara on Instagram @_we_are_wilder_
Rosie Rees splash blanket mentioned - https://rosierees.com/collections/blankets
Lifeline is always available if you find yourself in crisis - 13 11 14.
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
Astrid shares her medical abortion with us today, and covers how she navigated her abortion and reflections four years on. A very big thank you to Astrid for sharing your story with us!
To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions. Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify, share this episode with someone you think could benefit from hearing it, and stay tuned for another episode coming NEXT WEEK!
If you'd like to share your story with us, submit an expression of interest here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHLTY2 You can contact us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or email us australianabortionstories@gmail.com Lifeline is always available is you find yourself in a mental health crisis and need to have a chat 13 11 14. Ok - See ya next week! Take care of yourselves and each other.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
State by state support organisations: QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
Join Sarah Ratcliffe, (almost) PhD and Kelsey, as we chat about her recently completed PhD in Abortion Stigma at The University of Sydney. We had a lot of fun, and Sarah is a WEALTH of knowledge about the topic of abortion stigma - something that both individuals and organisations can all benefit from learning more about. Thanks Sarah for chatting with me!
You can find Sarah via Google or via Instagram - @abortionstigmaresearch
Trigger warnings - we do briefly touch upon topics related to bodily autonomy such as euthanaesia, IVF, and transgender stigma.
If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on itunes or spotify, and stay tuned for another episode coming next week!
Kelsey chats to Kristen, who shares her story of terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons. First trimester prenatal testing (NIPT, Amniocentesis) revealed a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), and she underwent a procedural/surgical abortion at the beginning of the second trimester. Termination of a wanted pregnancy involves a whole host of complicated emotions. She shares what it was like for her and her husband, including receiving care from private-religiously affiliated hospitals, and their journey to conceiving another child post-termination.
Resources
@TFMRMamas - Instagram and Facebook (Info, Support Groups etc)
@TheTFMRDoula
Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome Info - Down Syndrome Australia
Lifeline - 13 11 14 is available for free, 24/7 crisis counselling if you need.
Scout shares her 3 abortions with us today, and covers how she navigated her incomplete medical abortion as well as the difference between her three abortion experiences. Thank you to Scout for sharing your story with us!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Join the abortion women's circle on March 5 in Adelaide - https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story-circle
Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify, share this episode with someone you think could benefit from hearing it, and stay tuned for another episode coming NEXT WEEK! YES - We're into the swing of things for 2023 and Cass and I are gonna try to do this weekly for the next few months, YAHOO!
If you'd like to share your story with us, submit an expression of interest here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHLTY2
You can contact us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or email us australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Lifeline is always available is you find yourself in a mental health crisis and need to have a chat 13 11 14.
Ok - See ya next week! Take care of yourselves and each other.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
State by state support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
What do you want to hear on the podcast this year? Send us an email or DM on Instagram letting us know.
March 5th - In person Abortion Story Circle (SA): https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story-circle
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Gemma's podcast: Postpartum Like a Boss, and Instagram: @together.perinatal
Share your story on the podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHLTY2Y
The Abortion Project: on Instagram the.abortionproject
Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify & share this episode with someone you think could benefit from hearing it.
Lifeline is always available is you find yourself in a mental health crisis and need to have a chat 13 11 14.
Ok - See ya next week! Take care of yourselves and each other.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
Email us: australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Ashley shares her 3 abortions with us today, and covers some of the health challenges and frustrations she has encountered with the medical system along the way. Thank you to Ashley for sharing your story with us!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Join the abortion women's circle on March 5 in Adelaide - https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story-circle
Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify, share this episode with someone you think could benefit from hearing it, and stay tuned for another episode coming NEXT WEEK! YES - We're into the swing of things for 2023 and Cass and I are gonna try to do this weekly for the next few months, YAHOO!
If you'd like to share your story with us, submit an expression of interest here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHLTY2
You can contact us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or email us australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Lifeline is always available is you find yourself in a mental health crisis and need to have a chat 13 11 14.
Ok - See ya next week! Take care of yourselves and each other.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Bec about her procedural abortion. To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Bec's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire. If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit an expression of interest here or via the link on the instagram @australianabortionstories. If you'd like to contact us for another reason, email australianabortionstories@gmail.com. If you are considering an abortion, your local state based health service will have information on their website, or you can contact Marie Stopes. If you need to chat to someone: Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Lifeline, and Children by Choice (QLD only, 1800 177 725) are all available to speak with on the phone. Stay tuned for another episode in a week or two, and as always thank you for listening - your stories matter.
Thank you to Bec for sharing your story.
If you are based in Fremantle/Walyalup or Darwin/Garramilla, you can reach out to The Abortion Project who hold peer support groups for people who have experienced abortion. You can find them on Instagram @the.abortionproject
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
Jessie Brebner from Fertility Charting joins me on the podcast today to speak about her work in contraception and body literacy as an educator and teacher of the Symptothermal method of Fertility Awareness. We speak about contraceptive effectiveness, research, post abortion shame, and where you can access further information if you are interested in learning the method.
Jessie's beautiful website is CHOCK FULL of amazing free resources and well worth a look at https://fertilitycharting.com.au. She can also be found on Instagram @fertilitycharting
Other resources mentioned:
Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler
Birth Scene analysis (By Hannah Goding (Ep 10 of the podcast and @hannahgoding_ on Instagram)
Sex Education (Netflix show)
You can contact me via australianabortionstories@gmail.com. If you are interested in sharing your story, fill out an expression of interest here and either Cass or I will get back to you.
Until next time, much love.
Kelsey
In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Felicity about her medical abortion. To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Felicity's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire. If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit an expression of interest here or via the link on the instagram @australianabortionstories. If you'd like to contact us for another reason, email australianabortionstories@gmail.com. If you are considering an abortion, your local state based health service will have information on their website, or you can contact Marie Stopes. If you need to chat to someone: Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Lifeline, and Children by Choice (QLD only, 1800 177 725) are all available to speak with on the phone. Stay tuned for another episode in a week or two, and as always thank you for listening - your stories matter.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
We've come out of hibernation to bring you another abortion story! In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Rosie about her 3 abortions. To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Rosie's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire. If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit an expression of interest here or via the link on the instagram @australianabortionstories. If you'd like to contact us for another reason, email australianabortionstories@gmail.com. If you need to chat to someone: Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Lifeline, and Children by Choice (QLD only, 1800 177 725) are all available to speak with on the phone. Stay tuned for another episode in a week or two, and as always thank you for listening - your stories matter.
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
In this week's episode I speak with Jessie, who shares her abortion stories. Jessie has had two procedural/surgical abortions, and one medication abortion, and is now a proud mother. She discusses the circumstances in her life that led her to choosing abortion, including being a carer for her terminally ill mother, and being involved in a toxic relationship.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly discusses sexual assault. If you, or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and need someone to talk to, White Ribbon Australia provides a free, confidential phone line available to support you on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). You can also call Lifeline Australia's 24/7 crisis support line on 13 11 14.
Buy Me a Coffee to support the continuation of the podcast and it's costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @australianabortionstories
Email me via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Go well, and as always, please take care of yourself after listening to these stories. 💗
In today's episode I speak with Hannah, based in Victoria, who shares her abortion story with us. Hannah shares her contraceptive journey, and what it was like falling pregnant so soon after leaving her Midwifery degree, as well as what it was like having an abortion under anaesthetic.
The study being run by Monash on barriers and facilitators to abortion access in Australia during the pandemic years can be found via the following link, as well as contact information: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/units/global-and-womens-health/current-projects/access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-in-australia-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.
If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on the podcast app, and share with someone you think may benefit from hearing Hannah's story.
You can contact me via instagram @australianabortionstories, or if you would like to share your story on the podcast you can email me via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
A student midwife walked into an abortion clinic, and out walked Katherine Eden. Katherine shares with us her placement story, the impact that working in an abortion clinic had on her, and ultimately what she took away from her experience. This episode is a little different to previous episodes, but I hope you get something from it. If you do, please share the podcast on your socials, or give the podcast a rating in your podcast app. You can contact me via Instagram @australianabortionstories or send me an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com if you would like to know more about coming on the podcast. You can find Katherine and all the amazing things she does on Instagram @katherineede _rewilding. Stay tuned for another episode coming in a fortnight!
In this weeks episode we speak to Lori, who shares her two abortions, which she had several years after the birth of her youngest child. She provided a lot of insight, and we covered a lot of ground, so cosy up, grab a cup of tea and have a listen.
If you are considering an abortion, and would like to speak to someone regarding your options, your state department of health will be able to provide you with further information, otherwise you can contact Marie Stopes on 1300 863 549.
Lifeline's Crisis Support hotline on 13 11 14 is available 24/7 to if you are struggling with a personal crisis, or contemplating suicide.
You can contact me via instagram @australianabortionstories, or get via email australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Thanks, and stay tuned for another episode in a fortnight.
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