A holistic abortion treats mind, body and heart
 

A holistic abortion treats mind, body and heart
http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyM...edure-room.jpghttp://rack.1.mshcdn.com/assets/feed...50839a8e00.jpghttp://rack.1.mshcdn.com/assets/feed...32c6f24ba1.jpg
As a patient at the San Antonio Whole Woman's Health clinic walks down the hallway after her abortion, a medical assistant gently guides her by the elbow toward the curtained recovery room.*

She sits in one of several leather barcaloungers, under the dimmed lights, drapes a fleece blanket over her lap and sips herbal tea brewed to alleviate cramps and nausea.*The clinic started providing the purple blankets and tea to comfort patients.*

SEE ALSO: Inside the abortion clinic where ** one whispers, ** one shames

These are just a few of the many details at Whole Woman's Health designed to make a woman feel like more than just a patient. Counselors pose open-ended questions and sit beside the patient, **t across from her. Patients can bring a loved one to their appointment, **t always a standard practice at abortion clinics because of security concerns. Read more...


More about Lifestyle, Abortion Rights, Abortion, U.S., and Politicshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Mashable/~4/qrIjmZu1mBY