What do I need to know about abortion?
If you’re considering abortion, you deserve to know the procedures, side effects, and potential risks. We offer free, medically-sourced, up-to-date abortion information. Schedule a consultation with a Client Advocate today.
Types of Abortions
There are two main types of abortion: surgical and medical. How far along you are in your pregnancy determines the abortion method used.
Medical
A medical abortion uses drugs to terminate a pregnancy. A type of medical abortion includes the abortion pill. The FDA has approved the abortion pill method through 70 days gestation (70 days or less since the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period).
It is vital to know how many days you have been pregnant to determine if you qualify for the abortion pill. Get a more exact date with an ultrasound.
Be prepared and learn more details about medical abortion.
Surgical
Surgical abortions are done by dilating (opening) the cervix and passing instruments into the uterus to suction, scrape, and pull out the pregnancy and pregnancy tissue. The exact surgical procedure is determined by the date the pregnancy began and the level of growth.
Knowing how far along your pregnancy is helps determine your surgical procedure. Ultrasound determines your date of conception.
Be prepared and learn more details about surgical abortion.
Before Scheduling An Abortion
If you are considering having an abortion, set up a free confidential appointment at our Center. Your pre-abortion evaluation includes:
- A free laboratory-quality pregnancy test
- A free ultrasound performed by a licensed sonographer
- A free STI consultation
- A free options consultation including medically-sourced information about abortion procedures and the side effects and risks you might expect
It’s Your Choice
No one can force you to choose something you don’t want. Be informed and learn about abortion procedures and the alternatives.
Our job is to empower you with the information you need to make a truly informed choice. Whatever you choose to do with your pregnancy—it’s YOUR choice.
Our Centers do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients.