Abortion.
Clarity and knowledge are crucial first steps to making a well-informed choice that you can feel confident in.
Abortion is often the first, and sometimes the only option presented to people experiencing an unanticipated pregnancy. Sometimes people feel like they will disappoint others or be left alone to care for a child if they do not choose abortion. Many will say it is a simple, easy way to eliminate or fix their current situation so they can continue on with their lives.
Abortion is a medical procedure, otherwise known as pregnancy termination. As with any medical procedure, there are potential physical and emotional risks to consider before making a final decision. If you feel pressured or have no support, we can provide accurate information about this difficult decision.
To better understand abortion, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our team. We help women navigate important concerns such as finances, lack of support, education or career goals, and feelings.
It is important to fully understand a medical procedure before you consent to having it performed. Below, we outline the different types of procedures available, depending on the stage of pregnancy.
These are the types of abortion procedures available, depending on how far along the pregnancy is:
Medication Abortion, performed up to 10 weeks
Aspiration/Dilation & Curettage Abortion, performed from 6 to 16 weeks
Dilation and Evacuation Abortion, performed from 16 to 24 weeks
Induction Abortion, 24 weeks to term
The physician and facility performing the abortion may have specific protocols that differ, or may decide that terminating the embryo or fetus in a certain pregnancy requires a specific procedure.