I have always been an irregular girl, when I found out I was pregnant I was already 6 weeks in. Long before that I went to have the implant put in, but being a young epileptic, they couldn't give me any hormonal contraceptive, so I only protected myself with a condom, obviously an accident happened. I had plans: travel, a master's degree, work in my career area. At 22 years old, a child did not fit into my plans, so I decided to terminate the pregnancy. I went to Marie Stopes, they treated me completely friendly, they answered all my questions in a very empathetic way, they gave me the copper IUD, but I still use a condom. Without a doubt, I made the best choice. I feel happy and fulfilled thanks to Marie Stopes.

Being underage and from the province, I started looking on the internet for ways to abort, but then I realized how dangerous it could be without medical support. So I gathered enough to go to Mexico City and have an abortion as soon as possible. At Marie Stopes, they received me very well, they did studies and tests before everything. At the end of the procedure, I felt completely normal. I thank Marie Stopes for giving me the option to decide when to be a mother and not just by accident. It gave me a second chance, which makes me think about how complicated this is for someone who is not from the capital; at least I was able to pay for my trip to Mexico City and the procedure, but girls who cannot afford it risk their lives with internet methods.

I am 24 years old and at that time a formal boyfriend, every time we had sex we took care of ourselves with a condom, although we both had a job, mine was not stable enough to care for another life, apart from the fact that we had many other plans for us as a couple and personally, becoming independent, establishing ourselves financially, buying a house, traveling and even getting married, to name a few. One day while we were in the act, the condom came off and remained balled up inside my vagina, so we immediately got the morning after pill and I took it that same day, (we really didn't want children). Three and a half weeks after taking it, I had a slight bleeding, and although it was mild, I attributed it to the pill and the hormonal imbalance it causes and I let it go, thinking it was my menstruation. 3 more weeks passed, and I began to feel dizziness, excessive sleep, disgust, cravings and disgust for some foods, which made me doubt, because according to me my period had recently passed. So, I told my boyfriend, and we went to the gynecologist as soon as we got a free appointment. He confirmed that I was 7 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and that the embryo even had a heartbeat. My life fell apart in a matter of seconds. At no point did it feel nice to hear... "you're pregnant", as other women say they feel, it was quite the opposite, it was a feeling of loss, getting pregnant was not at all in my plans, I definitely did NOT want to be a mother and my boyfriend agreed with me. The gynecologist explained everything to me in detail regarding the procedure, telling me that I would feel strong cramps and bleeding. I did everything the doctor told me to down to the letter, but unfortunately for me the medication had no effect on me, and I was already completely desperate and scared. After 8 hours, the gynecologist made the decision to perform a curettage on me. I attended the clinic, everyone treated me wonderfully, they were very kind and attentive, the nurses gave me all the necessary information to put my mind at ease, since I had never been in any operation or surgery of any kind. After approximately 20 minutes, I left the procedure, rested for 6 hours and walked out of there. I swear, when the doctor told me that everything had gone well and I could go home, I felt an indescribable relief, I almost wanted to hug her with happiness, I felt that life had given me a second chance. To this day I have no regrets, I feel no guilt and in fact I maintain and affirm that this was, although difficult, the best "life" decision of my life, and always with the support of my boyfriend, close family and a gynecologist. who kept me informed all the time without judging me. I am 24 years old, I have dreams and great aspirations, being a mother now is not one of them.

I am 35 years old. About 4 or 5 years ago, I had a partner with whom an unplanned pregnancy occurred, even though I took the emergency pill following the instructions exactly. We talked about it and concluded that it was not the time to have a child (I have one from a previous relationship), so I dedicated myself to looking for a reliable clinic, and that’s how I found Marie Stopes. The care was excellent, I did not feel judged or questioned at any time. It was a difficult but necessary decision. I am no longer with that partner, and every day I am more convinced that it was the best decision. I have a good job, I study high school on Saturdays, and I enjoy my child very much.

I am a mother of 2 men, I longed for a while to have a girl, but then the desire disappeared, so at 39 years old it was a surprise to find myself pregnant again. Our economic situation was at its worst, my husband had lost his business, we had no possibility to support another child, the fear of age and the complications of the last pregnancy terrified me. My husband and I decided to terminate the pregnancy. The EMA had recently been "legalized" in CDMX. We searched and found Marie Stopes. In the consultation they treated me with unconditional understanding, they cleared up the thousand doubts I had, they gave me the medications and instructions. I chose to do it at home, but they still accompanied me at all times. I called the help line a couple of times and they explained my reactions. It's been 6 years, and although it was very difficult, I know it was the best decision. If it helps anyone to read my experience, they should know that they are not alone in the clinic and on the help line they will be accompanied.

I was really glad to visit you. Everyone without exception was very nice and attentive. Everything is very calm, without any alterations. An EMA is a brave and smart decision. Life has mistakes, and everything has a time which we decide. Thank you so much.

My husband and I had been married for just over a year when I found out I was pregnant. Due to several circumstances, at the same time we were going through what we until now consider to be one of the worst stages we have ever experienced. We talked about it and together we decided that having a child was NOT an option, since things were so bad that we were not sure if we would continue being together. It was not the only reason, but it was the main one. I opted for the procedure with medication, however, I was one of the few cases in which "total" interruption was not achieved. It gave me great relief that, as Marie Stopes offers, if the medication fails, the new procedure is performed at no additional charge. And that was it, I no longer had to pay anything, and the interruption was complete. The relationship with my husband has stabilized, and although we continue to have some conflicts, today we are sure that if we had continued with the pregnancy, first of all we would not be together, and secondly everything would be complicated to have a child while we were separated; fighting for the stability of that baby. A child does not fix a difficult marriage. That is what we believe. I have always been in favor of legal termination of pregnancy. Since it was legalized in CDMX I kept up to date with how and where it was carried out; and that's how I learned about Marie Stopes. So, when the time came, I was already following them on Facebook.

Six years ago, my partner and I decided not to become parents. I am originally from Morelia, Michoacán. I was very scared, but upon arriving at the clinic, I met such warm and professional staff that they did not question our decision and gave me the confidence and respect that every woman deserves. At first, it was very difficult to accept, but today I recognize that it has been the best decision we made. I have fulfilled myself in many aspects of my life, a situation that would have been complicated if I had brought my twin pregnancy to term.

My partner and I went to the Marie Stopes clinic. We came from Monterrey, Nuevo León. The whole process was on the same day. It was a bit difficult, but it was worth it.