Misinformation on abortion I write in reply to the letter entitled ‘Traumatic effects of abortions’ (January 10). In a country steeped in misinformation on abortion, we need to stop using sensationalist and stigmatising language when talking about this subject. There are no “traumatic effects on women who have had abortions”. For some, their abortions are significant events in their lives; for others they are not. People have different feelings about their abortions, including relief (which is actually the most common feeling), ambivalence and grief. The vast majority do not regret their abortions. Any ‘traumatic effects’ are likely due to Malta’s criminalisation of abortion, lack of proper information and support, hateful comments in the media and stigma.