Abortion Procedures

Piedmont Women’s Center does not perform or refer for abortion services.

There Are Two Types of Abortions:

Chemical Abortion and Surgical Abortion.

CHEMICAL ABORTIONS

use prescription drugs to end a pregnancy. This type of abortion is also known as “The Pill Abortion” or “The DIY Abortion”. It is used to end a pregnancy up to 10 weeks from the last menstrual period.

Since the abortion pill can have many complications and risks, it is important to get all the facts about this type of abortion before taking the abortion pill.

CHEMICAL ABORTIONS

Drug Name: Mifepristone (CODE: RU486) /Misoprostol
One pill (mifepristone) is used to stop progesterone. The second pill (misoprostol), is used to dilate and contract the uterus.
The woman takes the first pill to stop the production of progesterone, a needed hormone to continue the pregnancy. The woman is then instructed to take the second pill some time later (up to 48 hours) to remove the contents of the uterus.

Reported Complications from Chemical Abortions:

Cost: The cost of a chemical abortion can range from $580-$800.

Excessive Bleeding

Severe Diarrhea

Pelvic Pain

Death

Fast Heartbeat

Vaginal Irritation

Severe Stomach Pain

SURGICAL ABORTIONS

are performed through a surgical procedure where the fetus is removed from the uterus using medical tools and equipment. Sometimes women are offered medication to put them to sleep during the surgery which can increase the cost of the abortion. Surgical abortions are broken into three categories:

First Trimester

Second Trimester

Third Trimester

First Trimester

Second Trimester

Third Trimester

Reported Complications from Surgical Abortions:

Cost: The cost of a surgical abortion can range from $600 to over $2000.

Bleeding

Incomplete Abortion

Death

Organ Damage

Infection

Things to think about when considering an abortion:

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Confirm Your Pregnancy

The best place to start is by confirming your pregnancy with a health professional. Piedmont Women’s Center offers free medical grade urine pregnancy tests.

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Have an Ultrasound Done

It is important to have the correct gestational date of your pregnancy when making decisions about your pregnancy. Serious complications can arise from a chemical abortion if you are further along in your pregnancy than you thought. An ultrasound will help clarify the gestational age of the fetus.

An undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy poses serious, even life-threatening health risks to pregnant women. A limited OB ultrasound done after the 7th week of pregnancy can help rule out an ectopic pregnancy.

Piedmont Women’s Center offers a free limited OB ultrasound to those who medically qualify.

3

Risks of Abortion

Many women struggle with emotional distress following their abortion. It is important to consider the emotional side effects of an abortion before making your decision.

Suicide ideation and even death is significantly higher in women who have had an abortion than in those who complete a pregnancy.

If you are struggling after an abortion, we want to help. Ask us about post-abortion support today.

Call Us To Schedule An Appointment

Start with Us!

First Visit: During your first visit, you will receive a pregnancy confirmation and sit down with a resource coach who will explain and provide free resources available to you. You will sit down with a nurse to determine next steps.

Options Counseling

If you aren’t quite sure which step to take after confirming the pregnancy, we would love to discuss your options with you. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we are dedicated to providing accurate education about them to our clients who are considering abortion as an option.

Ongoing Support

Piedmont Women’s Center offers ongoing support through pregnancy, including free baby items, vouchers to shop for maternity items, incentivized parenting classes, resource referrals, and emotional/spiritual support.

Piedmont Women’s Center does not perform or refer for abortion services.

If you have taken the abortion pill and are having regrets, please call 1.887.558.0333 for information about Abortion Pill Reversal.

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Abortion Procedures

There Are Two Types of Abortions:

CHEMICAL ABORTIONS

CHEMICAL ABORTIONS

Reported Complications from Chemical Abortions:

Excessive Bleeding

Severe Diarrhea

Pelvic Pain

Death

Fast Heartbeat

Vaginal Irritation

Severe Stomach Pain

SURGICAL ABORTIONS

First Trimester Abortion (Suction Aspiration)

Second Trimester Abortion (Dilation and Surgical Removal)

Third Trimester Abortion (Late-term)

Reported Complications from Surgical Abortions:

Bleeding

Incomplete Abortion

Death

Organ Damage

Infection

Things to think about when considering an abortion:

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Call Us To Schedule An Appointment

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