Books

Abortion: My Choice, God's Grace: Christian Women Tell Their Stories

by Anne Eggebroten

Thirteen Christian women, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, write about their experiences with abortion, touching also on other topics in the intersection of sexuality and religion. 238 pages.

Dear Diary, I'm Pregnant: Teenagers Talk About Their Pregnancy

by Compiled by Annrenee Englander

A book featuring ten teenage girls' stories about their pregnancies. 160 pages.

I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?

by Robert Buckingham

A book featuring information on the three main options for someone who has become pregnant: abortion, adoption, or raising the child oneself. 228 pages.

In Good Conscience: A Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Guide to Deciding Whether to Have an Abortion

by Anna Runkle

A book which provides women with information they need to in order to decide whether or not to have an abortion, and which discusses the options women have if they decide to abort and if they decide to continue their pregnancies. 165 pages.

Peace After Abortion

by Ava Torre-Bueno

A book designed to help women who are troubled after their abortions deal with their emotions and find peace. 180 pages.

Surviving Teen Pregnancy: Your Choices, Dreams, and Decisions

by Shirley Arthur

A guide for pregnant teens that discusses making decisions, getting help, planning the future and survival in general. 192 pages.

The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell You

by Vicki Iovine

A candid discussion of morning sickness, swollen breasts, exercises, stretch marks, sex during and after pregnancy, delivery and more. 288 pages.

The Sex Book

by Jane Pavanel

A book about all aspects of sex, from "Aaah" to "Yeast Infection." 200 pages.

Websites
Hotlines

Break the Cycle Organization for Teens

1-888-988-TEEN

Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.

Depression After Delivery

1-800-944-4773

The Depression After Delivery hotline provides information, referrals and support for women suffering post-partum depression or depression during their pregnancies. Operators available in English and Spanish.

GLBT National Youth Talkline

1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)

GLBT National Youth Talkline's youth volunteers are available Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time to provide LGBTQ people up to age 25 with peer counseling, information and referrals to local resources.

National Abortion Federation Hotline

1-800-772-9100

The National Abortion Federation Hotline is toll-free and confidential. The hotline provides unbiased information about abortion, unintended pregnancy or related issues. This line is available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11p.m. Eastern time and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

National Teen Emergency Hotline

1-800-448-3000

Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraception Hotline

1-800-330-1271

This recording explains the best time to take emergency contraception, when it is most effective and how to get it.

Planned Parenthood

1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

Call this toll-free number to make an appointment with a Planned Parenthood health center near you.

The Emergency Contraception Hotline

1-800-584-9911

The Emergency Contraception Hotline features a recording in English and Spanish with information about how old you need to be to get emergency contraception and where to get it.

The National Abortion Federation

1-800-772-9100

This hotline provides honest, accurate answers to questions about abortion and helps you locate a nearby clinic. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET). The hotline is closed on all major holidays.