'I never regretted my decision': Caitlin Stasey reveals she had an abortion at the age of 22 on social media... in an apparent response to President-elect Donald Trump's anti-abortion stance

By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:04 EST, 11 November 2016 | Updated: 02:12 EST, 11 November 2016

Former Neighbours star Caitlin Stasey has revealed on social media she had an abortion at the age of 22.

The Australian actress made the revelation in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump has previously declared himself 'pro-life' and in March said women should face 'some sort of punishment' after having an abortion in the event the practice was outlawed.

In an effort to protect women's rights, Caitlin, who is based in America and hasn't been shy in voicing her support for Hillary Clinton, shared her own experience of having an abortion on Instagram.

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'It was trying but I never regretted my decision': Neighbours star Caitlin Stasey has revealed she had an abortion at the age of 22

'When I was 22 I fell pregnant. I was terrified and alone in a city without my family, or a partner to support me,' Caitlin began in her post.

'Luckily I was in California, one of the remaining states that allows a woman to have agency over her own body. It was scary, it was sad, it was eye opening, but above all it was made easy for me.'

'My story is one of a state's successful relationship with family planning and reproductive rights. So many women are nowhere near as fortunate.' 

Support: Caitlin posted about her experience on Instagram, and her husband Lucas Neff (R) also shared the details on his own social media account

'My incredible friend and partner': Lucas, an American actor, offered his support to his partner

'Now more than ever women need you, #plannedparenthoodneeds you,' Caitlin continued, referring to the non-profit organisation that offers abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care.

'I think about that day often and while it was trying and heavy I never regretted my decision. Thank you @plannedparenthood from the bottom of my heart,' the actress concluded.

Caitlin hasn't been shy in voicing her support for Hillary Clinton as president, throughout the campaign trail.

Numerous snaps on the star's Instagram have made reference to the democrat, who despite losing to Donald Trump, held the popular vote.

'Heartbroken': Numerous snaps on the star's Instagram have made reference to the Democrat candidate, who despite losing to Donald Trump, held the popular vote

Democrat supporter: Another post saw her simply posting a picture of Hillary, with the caption #imwithher

Just one day ago, Caitlin posted a screen grab from Hillary's Twitter, which read: 'To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world.'

Another post saw her simply posting a picture of Hillary, with the caption #imwithher. 

Current law in California allows legal abortion. 

During his campaign, Trump said abortion should be largely banned, that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v Wade legalising abortion should be overturned and that he would appoint an anti-abortion justice to the nation's highest court.

He said women who had abortions should be punished, but later retracted this, saying that doctors who perform abortions should be punished.

'My story is one of a state's successful relationship with family planning and reproductive rights. So many women are nowhere near as fortunate': Caitlin urged the public to protect women's rights 

Views: Trump has previously declared himself 'pro-life' and in March said women should face 'some sort of punishment' if they had an abortion in the event the practice was outlawed

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