Abortion Options Anatomy & Physiology 

a Fruit of Knowledge Learning Circle

with

Samantha Zipporah

3-5pm MST

This is a call to action for anyone who cares about reproductive justice & abortion access! Join us in this Fruit of Knowledge online learning circle to gain knowledge about how to support individuals before, during, & after abortion experiences of all kinds by becoming familiar with the anatomy & physiology of a variety of methods.

Because of the way religious, cultural & political ideologies obscure physiologic realities, most folks are not aware of the true spectrum of safe & effective abortion options. Many people do not fully understand the mechanisms of the method of abortion they have personally experienced in the past, & this confusion is harmful. In this learning circle we will aim to demystify abortion options based in physiology rather than ideology or legality.

This offering is informational, not instructional.

We will first briefly establish ancestral & political context for abortion care. After this important context has been discussed, we will categorize methods of abortion options as either chemical or mechanical, discussing the general risks & benefits across these two broad categories. Next, participants will learn about physiologic specifics of various procedures, medications, herbs, & options sans legal regulation. The lecture will cover both in & out of clinic options including vacuum aspiration, dilation & curettage, dilation & evacuation, medication, menstrual extraction, herbs, & various means of activating the energy meridians of Taoist & Chinese Medicine lineages.

*Each individual’s resources, logistics, beliefs, values, unique body, & circumstance during abortion vary greatly. In addition to state by state legal considerations, the protocols of clinical settings, the beliefs or opinions of (both clinical & home-based) healthcare providers, age of gestation, & individual’s specific health concerns will all affect how the physical process of abortion unfolds. Emotional, spiritual, & psychological safety matter as well as physical. We will acknowledge these subjective & nuanced factors, however, this offering will not provide extensive risk benefit analysis for navigating these nuances.​

Non-members may register to receive a link to join the circle live & a 2 week limited replay.

Sliding scale a la carte registration is $88-$33