Abortion Information

Abortion Information

what are the types of abortion?

MEDICAL ABORTIONS

An early pregnancy option. These involve taking pills that block the hormones necessary to continue the pregnancy. 

  • RU486

    Commonly referred to as the abortion pill. It can be taken up through 10 weeks after the last menstrual period (LMP). 


    It’s a three-step process that involves a pill that cuts off the flow of hormones to the uterus and causes the embryo’s death. Followed by a pill that induces cramping to expel the embryo from the body, and then a follow-up examination to confirm that the abortion occurs. 


    There are potential risks and side effects with this — severe cramping and bleeding, nausea and vomiting, and infection are some of the possible risks and side effects. And some women may still need a surgical abortion to complete the process due to the failure rate of the pill.

  • Online Abortion Pills

    Buying abortion pills online or following instructions online for inducing your own abortion with any sort of supplements or medicines can very dangerous — and it may or may not end a pregnancy. 

SURGICAL ABORTIONS

Operations that are performed in a doctor’s office or clinic. A local anesthetic is typically offered to reduce pain, however, sedation may also be available. 

  • Suction Aspiration

    (Up through 14 weeks LMP) A local anesthetic is typically injected directly into the cervix beforehand to help with pain.


    The cervix is dilated to insert a vacuum device into the uterus to remove the fetus. As with any surgery, there are potential risks and side effects.

  • Dilation & Evacuation (D&E)

    (15 – 24 weeks LMP) Because this procedure is done later in pregnancy, sedation is commonly used. 


    The cervix is dilated and forceps are used to help remove the fetus. Because the pregnancy is more advanced and the procedure is more invasive, the potential risks and side effects increase. 

so what's the first thing to do?

The first step is making sure you’re really pregnant. We can help you with this. We provide free, lab-quality pregnancy testing. And on top of that, we can provide a complimentary ultrasound to confirm if it’s even a viable pregnancy, meaning that it’s located in the uterus and there’s a heartbeat. In addition, it reveals how far along you are which is important to determine the type of abortion procedure you would be looking at. 


You might feel like you have to make a decision right this second. Or maybe someone else is pressuring you to make a quick decision. But an important thing to remember is — you don’t have to decide today. It’s OK to take some time and catch your breath, then research all your options, gathering information and making a decision that is best for you. An unexpected pregnancy is a lot to take in, but you don’t have to face this alone. Remember, we’re here for you. 

The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

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