Types of Abortion Procedures
If you’re considering abortion, it’s important to understand it as a medical procedure with different types based on your pregnancy stage. Our goal at the Coastal Choice Women’s Clinic is to provide you with the necessary information to make an educated decision.
Medication Abortions – Up to 10 Weeks LMP
Abortion Pill:
- The most common form of medication abortion is the Abortion Pill, used up to 10 weeks from the last menstrual period (LMP).
- The process and risks associated with the abortion pill will be discussed to help you understand your options.
Lethal Injections for Late-Term Abortions:
- Less common, but available for late-term abortions, are lethal injections.
- We provide detailed information about the procedures and risks associated with this method.
In-Clinic Surgical Abortion – From 4 Weeks LMP
Early Term Surgical Abortions:
- Available from as early as 4 weeks up to 24 weeks LMP and beyond.
- Some women may prefer an in-clinic surgical abortion even in early term pregnancies (before 10 weeks LMP) over the abortion pill.
- The in-clinic procedure typically takes about ten minutes, compared to 24-48 hours for the abortion pill.
Types of Surgical Abortions
Aspiration/Suction – Up to 13 Weeks LMP:
- This method is used for early pregnancies, up until 13 weeks LMP.
- The process involves using a thin tube attached to a vacuum device for suctioning out the embryo.
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) – 13 Weeks LMP and Up:
- Used for second-trimester pregnancies.
- The cervix is prepared with laminaria sticks and widened with dilator rods.
- The procedure involves suction and forceps to remove the fetus, followed by a curette to clear the uterus.
D&E After 16 Weeks LMP:
- Surgical instruments are required due to the larger size of the fetus.
- Lethal injections may be used prior to the procedure to soften the bones of the fetus.
- A combination of suction and curettage is used for the final removal.
D&E After 24 Weeks LMP:
- Similar to the procedures post-16 weeks LMP, adjusted for the size of the fetus.
Making an Informed Decision
Your Health and Safety:
- Our priority is to ensure your health and safety while providing comprehensive information about each abortion procedure.
- We encourage you to discuss your options thoroughly with our medical professionals.
At Coastal Choices Women’s Clinic, we understand the gravity of the decision regarding abortion. We are committed to providing you with detailed, compassionate guidance to help you make the best choice for your circumstances.
Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your options in a supportive, confidential environment.
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If you are sexually active and think that you may be pregnant, schedule an appointment for a pregnancy test at Coastal Choices Women's Clinic. Here, you'll receive answers to your questions and access to reliable information to help you make a well-informed choice. If you are pregnant, you may be eligible for a free ultrasound. All of our services are free and confidential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Do I need an appointment?
Answer: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time. Please call: 386-957-4811 or text 386-888-7383, or click make an appointment online.
Question: What is the cost?
Answer: All our services are free and confidential.
Question: What should I expect when I come for my visit?
Answer: Upon your arrival, our friendly receptionist will guide you to meet your client advocate. This advocate will offer you a judgment-free space to talk, followed by essential information and a pregnancy test. In the event of a positive test result, a dedicated medical professional from our team will perform a limited ultrasound to verify the pregnancy's viability and estimate the age of the fetus.
Question: How long after sex does it take for a pregnancy test to work and how accurate is the test?
Answer: Our tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.
If you have taken a home pregnancy test, you may want to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at our center or mobile clinic. Our tests detect HCg levels within 7 to 10 after conception.
Question: Will you tell anyone about my visit?
Answer: We maintain a rigorous privacy and confidentiality policy. Our clients' information is safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, respecting their right to privacy, except in instances mandated by law. This includes situations necessary for public health, preventing harm to the client or others, or in specific circumstances where the use or disclosure of information is justified without prior consent, such as in cases of abuse reporting or suicide/homicide prevention.
Question: When should I schedule an appointment?
Answer: Our high-quality, medical-grade pregnancy tests are capable of detecting pregnancy from the first day after your initial missed period. We advise scheduling an appointment if you've missed a period, have any queries related to pregnancy, or suspect that you might be pregnant.
Question: How far along do I have to be to get a free ultrasound?
Answer: After an initial consultation with one of our client advocates, we offer on-site ultrasound scans. These limited ultrasounds are conducted by a licensed nurse sonographer or a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) and are subsequently reviewed by a licensed physician. The purpose of an ultrasound is to confirm the viability of the pregnancy and to establish the gestational age. To be eligible for a limited ultrasound, you must be at least 6 weeks into your pregnancy, counted from the first day of your last menstrual period.
Question: I already know I'm pregnant and I want an abortion, what's next?
Answer: It is advisable to have an ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy and to ensure it is located within the uterus, as 20% to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Moreover, the ultrasound helps in determining the stage of your pregnancy, which is essential in making an informed decision about the type of abortion procedure you may consider. We offer a limited ultrasound free of charge.
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Text: 386-888-7383
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