Crisis pregnancy centers offer support to women facing difficult decisions about pregnancy in Lithuania.
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The Crisis Pregnancy Center in Lithuania provides emotional, psychological, and material support to women who are distressed by pregnancy for various reasons, as every woman’s choice must be respected. The center’s director, Zita TomilinienÄ—, notes that many women seek help because they lack support from their closest circle, often their partner. Women who seek help are usually those who feel overwhelmed, unprepared, or whose circumstances make pregnancy difficult, such as poor relationships or career plans. The center observes that societal reactions often discourage women from having children, and those who hesitate often seek advice. While some women feel supported, others face judgment regarding their life choices. The center offers free psychological, emotional, social, material, financial, legal, and gynecological aid, as well as support groups. Despite the difficulties, many women find strength and build new meanings in their lives after the crisis. Public opinion in Lithuania shows a significant portion of people believe women have the right to decide on abortion, and the procedure is legally available up to 12 weeks surgically or up to 9 weeks medically. The text also contrasts the Lithuanian situation with France, which recently made the right to abortion a constitutional right.
