Abortion Procedures & Risks

Getting an abortion is a serious decision to make and should not be taken lightly or be done out of pressure or fear. If you are seriously considering an abortion, getting all of the facts concerning your available options is an excellent first step. We hope that the information below is helpful to you.

The Abortion Pill

Surgical Abortion 

Later-Term Abortions

What should I do first?

If you are considering an abortion, your first step is to get an ultrasound. Most abortion procedures require a confirmation ultrasound to determine pregnancy and gestational age (which determines what kind of abortion the abortion clinic can offer you and the cost of that abortion procedure).

Thrive Medical Clinic provides a confirmation ultrasound by a licensed medical professional at no charge with no insurance needed. It is important to us to provide you with a safe place to gather medically accurate information about your pregnancy and pregnancy options (abortion, adoption or parenting), from a source that does not profit from your abortion, adoption plan, or any of your pregnancy decisions.

We are not an abortion clinic or an abortion referral service, but we are here as a team of fellow women to serve and support you, without pressure or judgment.

Could abortion affect me later?

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Am I at risk?

Your Legal Rights

As a patient, you should always be treated in a valued and respectful manner by those who are providing you with care. Being equipped with the knowledge and understanding of your legal rights is important. You have the right to:

• Talk beforehand to the doctor performing or prescribing your abortion

• A full and accurate description of the abortion procedure you are about to undergo

• Know all the potential risks and complications of the abortion procedure/prescription – i.e. bleeding, pain, perforation, and other side effects

• Know information about the doctor performing the abortion – i.e. current license, hospital privileges, history of malpractice claims or suspended licenses

• Be treated with dignity in a safe and sanitary environment

• Obtain a second opinion

• Ask questions and to change your mind, even at the last minute

• Get a copy of your medical records

• Ask what hospital you would be sent to if a complication arises

• Confidentiality and privacy

What if I change my mind?

If you are in doubt concerning your abortion decision, call the 24/7 HELPLINE: (877)558-0333, or visit: abortionpillreversal.com/ for more information.

Women should not attempt to counteract the abortion pill without the assistance of a medical professional.

Before an Abortion Procedure:

There are some things that are essential to do and learn before scheduling your abortion procedure. This includes finding out:

• If you are actually pregnant — This cannot be done through a pregnancy test alone. A confirmation ultrasound can medically verify your pregnancy test results and help you determine if there is a viable pregnancy to terminate.

• How far along you are — Abortion options and costs vary significantly depending on the gestational age of the fetus; measuring from your last period will not always give you an accurate estimate, especially if your periods are irregular. Surgical abortion and abortion pill costs can range anywhere from about $600-3,000 – depending on how far along you are. A confirmation ultrasound is the best tool to gather this information.

• If yours is an ectopic (or tubal) pregnancy — An ectopic pregnancy is where the pregnancy implants outside of the uterus and is a life-threatening situation. Early detection is essential, and a confirmation ultrasound can help rule this out and determine the location of the pregnancy for you. A medical abortion (abortion pill) only terminates a pregnancy inside the uterus and would not eliminate an ectopic pregnancy.

• If you are in the early stages of miscarriage — Because there is a chance that your pregnancy may end naturally, you should receive pregnancy confirmation before your abortion (it’s possible to get a positive pregnancy test, even while in the early stages of miscarriage).

If you haven’t already had your pregnancy medically confirmed, we provide confirmation ultrasounds by a licensed medical professional at no charge with no insurance needed. It’s our goal to equip you with the support and services that you need to thrive, in a safe and non-judgmental environment that does not profit from any of your pregnancy decisions. 

Already confirmed?

If you have already confirmed your pregnancy through an ultrasound and are seeking more information, or would just like to have a no-pressure sit-down with a professional Patient Care Assistant and fellow woman, you can contact us for a free and confidential Pregnancy Options Consult, no insurance needed.

We are not an abortion provider, and we don’t refer for abortions. No matter what option you choose, we leave it up to you to select a provider that you trust and feel comfortable with.

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