We know how overwhelming a pregnancy decision can feel. You are not alone. Talk to us about abortion so you can feel informed about the risks, understand your pregnancy, and talk in a safe and non-judgmental space. We’re here to help answer your questions.
Get Clarity About the Risks
There is more than one type of abortion procedure, each varying a bit with the physical risks that come with them. Medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill) is often done for women in their first trimester and comes with risks, including:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
Surgical abortion often has more severe risks since it’s much more invasive. There are multiple surgical abortion procedures done, sharing similar physical risks, including:
- Damage to the cervix
- Perforation of the uterus
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
Understand Pregnancy Confirmation
It’s essential to understand how far along you are to determine if and what types of abortion you may be eligible for. Medical abortion is only recommended by the FDA for women up to 10 weeks of pregnancy (70 days gestation). Otherwise, a surgical abortion may be your other option.
Understanding if you have potential complications such as ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage is critical. Ectopic pregnancy is important to catch immediately, or it could be potentially life-threatening. A positive pregnancy test cannot confirm these vital details of your pregnancy, so an ultrasound would be necessary to begin the process.
We offer both pregnancy tests and free limited first-trimester obstetrical ultrasounds to verify pregnancy viability.
A Safe and Non-Judgmental Space
We are a safe place to discuss your pregnancy options and not feel pressured into a decision you don’t want to make. We’re here to listen and offer education.
Make an appointment to learn more and talk about your questions and concerns. You are not alone.
