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Lecture Notes

In the abortion decision-making process, the vast majority of male partners know about and support the woman's decision. For a man, pregnancy forces him to confront his own feelings. Feeling of guilt and anxiety may conflict with ambivalent feelings about parenthood. If the man was not involved in the decision-making process, he may feel powerless.

Abortions can have lasting effects on a relationship. It is also somewhat common for couples to split up after an abortion; the stress, conflict, and guilt can be overwhelming. Many clinics now provide counseling for women, as well as men, involved in an abortion.