Sometimes, people are pressured or forced by partners, family members or others:
Pressuring or forcing someone to make a particular choice is a type of violence.
Sometimes it is called reproductive abuse, violence or coercion. It is never OK.
Reproductive abuse can also include:
1800 Respect has more information about reproductive abuse here.
Remember you have the right as the person who can become pregnant to make your own choices about your body.
This includes making choices about the contraception you use, your fertility and about pregnancies.
If you or someone you know needs support for reproductive violence or coercion there are services that can help you.
24/7 confidential counselling support, information and referrals, including for reproductive violence or coercion. You can use the online chat here or call 1800 737 732.
24/7 crisis line for anyone who is experiencing, or has experienced, domestic and family violence. You can find more information here, or call the crisis line on 6280 0900.
Free help, counselling and advocacy for issues relating to sexual violence. You can find more information here, or call the CRCC Crisis Line between 7am and 11pm 7 days a week on 6247 2525.
Free non-directive, all options pregnancy counselling services for women and gender diverse people. You can find more information here or call 6247 3077 to schedule an appointment.
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