Am I pregnant? 

If you think you might be pregnant, you need information on all your options. You may be considering an abortion.

Some women feel like now isn’t a good time to have a baby. You may also worry you won’t be able to continue on in school. Because abortion is a permanent decision, it can be a good idea to take a couple of days to get as much information as you can about all your options to make the best choice for you.

Before you deal with the stress of that decision, though, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re pregnant. Many women who contact us are upset about needing to make this choice, because their period is late.

But, a late or missed period alone does not necessarily mean you are pregnant. There are many reasons your period could be late. Stress, a change in diet, a change in exercise or other factors, all can have an effect on a woman’s cycle and stop or delay your period. To know for sure, it’s always a good idea to have a pregnancy test.

Even though pregnancy tests are generally accurate, it can also be a good idea to get an ultrasound. This can tell you if your pregnancy is viable.

Contact us to make an appointment or get real-time help. We can help you think through your options, and offer free pregnancy tests and services. We don’t make any money on you, no matter what decision you make.

While we don’t perform or refer for abortions, we’re here to give you all the options you need to make the healthiest choice possible. 

Have a look at different abortion procedures used: www.abortionprocedures.com

Most people do not realise how well developed preborn children are when they are aborted.

Misinformation: the abortion industry disguises the reality of abortion by talking about a clump of cells; they also keep women in the dark about the risks abortion poses to women and most women have no idea of what happens to a preborn child during an abortion. Have a look here:  www.abortionprocedures.com

(First Trimester – Up to 10 Weeks LMP)

You may hear the abortion pill referred to as Medical Abortion, early Medical Abortion, RU-486, or the two doses involved—Mifeprex (Mifepristone) and Mifeprostol.

The abortion pill is intended to end a pregnancy through abortion in a woman who has had her last period within the past ten weeks (70 days). It is important that an ultrasound is taken to confirm a pregnancy.

A Medical Abortion (the abortion pill) is useless in the case of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy^[4] —which means your baby is growing in your fallopian tubes rather than your uterus. Your life could be in danger if you do not start by getting an ultrasound.^[5]

If you choose to end your pregnancy with a Medical Abortion (the abortion pill), you will need to make three separate visits to the doctor’s office:

1. On the first visit, you will be given three pills (Mifepristone). This will begin the process of ending your pregnancy by causing the death of your embryo.

Note: If you change your mind after the first visit, please contact us on 2033 0023 and we will connect you with a network of doctors who can reverse the effects of Mifepristone in some cases.

2. Two days later, if your embryo has not been expelled from your body, you will be given a second drug, Misoprostol, which induces labour, to complete the abortion.
3. One to two weeks later, you would make a third visit to check whether the abortion has ended your pregnancy. Some women may need a first trimester aspiration abortion if the Medical Abortion (the abortion pill) did not go as expected.

This is your decision to make. But please know, you do not have to make it alone. You can contact us to schedule an appointment. We are here for you.

Have a look at more information about a Medical Abortion:

First Trimester Aspiration Abortion (5-14 weeks after last menstrual period (LMP))

One common method of abortion, which is often widely used because it takes less time and abortion clinic visits than a medication abortion, is a first trimester (first 12 weeks) aspiration abortion.

Although the abortion procedure itself can take as little as 15 minutes, a patient who is further into her first trimester of pregnancy would need to be dilated hours—and sometimes a day—before the abortion. Some doctors give their patients a dose of misoprostol, which is used in medication abortions, to soften the cervix before the abortion.

Once the patient’s cervix has been dilated, the abortion practitioner passes a “cannula”—a plastic tube—through her cervix and into her uterus. Once the cannula is in the patient’s cervix, the abortion practitioner uses it to pull the embryo or fetus out of her uterus.

Abortion providers may also use a procedure called an early-stage aspiration abortion if the patient is 5-9 weeks pregnant. He or she would use a hand-held syringe to pull the embryo out of the patient’s uterus. Aspiration abortions from 10-14 weeks often require a machine-operated pump.[6]

In a first trimester aspiration abortion, the abortion practitioner finishes the procedure by looking to see that every part of the embryo or fetus—as well as the patient’s placenta—has been removed. This lowers the risk of infection and complication.[7]

Most first trimester aspiration abortions require local anesthesia, while some require general anesthesia.

Although most states require that only licensed physicians perform an aspiration abortion, California allows registered nurses, midwives, and physicians assistants to perform the procedure.[8]

Some women get a first trimester aspiration abortion to finish a medication abortion that did not go as expected. Some first trimester aspiration abortions fail as well. In these cases, abortion providers may use dilation and curettage to complete the abortion.[9] 

You deserve to know the whole truth about abortion, fetal development, and maternal health. We are here for you, to provide you with all the information you need to make the healthiest choice for everyone involved in your pregnancy. Please contact us to schedule an appointment today.

Have a look at more information about a First Trimester Surgical Abortion:

Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)[10]

One common method of abortion, which is often widely used because it takes less time and less visits than a medical abortion (abortion pill), is a first trimester (first 12 weeks) aspiration abortion.

Although the abortion procedure itself can take as little as 15 minutes, a patient who is further into her first trimester of pregnancy would need to be dilated hours—and sometimes a day—before the abortion. Some doctors give their patients a dose of misoprostol, which is used in medical abortions (abortion pill), to soften the cervix before the abortion.

Once the patient’s cervix has been dilated, the abortion practitioner passes a “cannula”—a plastic tube—through her cervix and into her uterus. Once the cannula is in the patient’s cervix, the abortion practitioner uses it to pull the embryo or fetus out of her uterus.

Abortion providers may also use a procedure called an early-stage aspiration abortion if the patient is 5-9 weeks pregnant. He or she would use a hand-held syringe to pull the embryo out of the patient’s uterus. Aspiration abortions from 10-14 weeks often require a machine-operated pump.^[6]

In a first trimester aspiration abortion, the abortion practitioner finishes the procedure by looking to see that every part of the embryo or fetus—as well as the patient’s placenta—has been removed. This lowers the risk of infection and complication.^[7]

Most first trimester aspiration abortions require local anesthesia, while some require general anesthesia.

Although most states in America require that only licensed physicians perform an aspiration abortion, California allows registered nurses, midwives, and physicians assistants to perform the procedure.^[8]

Some women get a first trimester aspiration abortion to finish a medical abortion (abortion pill) that did not go as expected. Some first trimester aspiration abortions fail as well. In these cases, abortion providers may use dilation and curettage to complete the abortion.^[9] 

You deserve to know the whole truth about abortion, fetal development, and maternal health. We are here for you, to provide you with all the information you need to make the healthiest choice for everyone involved in your pregnancy. Please contact us to schedule an appointment today.

Have a look at more information about a First Trimester Surgical Abortion:

Labour Induction Abortion (Second and Third Trimester) 

Although very few women choose labour induction abortions, some women end their pregnancies through abortion with this procedure during the second or third trimesters.

This abortion procedure ends a pregnancy by first causing the death of a fetus through a lethal dose of a chemical. The fetus is then birthed, which can take 10 to 24 hours in a hospital labor and delivery unit.

The first step in the process is what abortion providers refer to as “fetal demise.” The abortion provider begins by injecting the fetus’s heart with a fatal dose of potassium chloride, using  a 25-gauge needle. The patient then is induced to labour and delivers the dead fetus.^[14]

Misoprostol, which is also used to induce labor in an early medication abortion, is used to start labour in a labour induction abortion. Mifepristone, also used in an early medication abortion, is sometimes given as part of the process of a labour induction abortion.^[15]

Mifepristone causes fetal death by causing the amniotic sac (containing the fetus, placenta and pregnancy-related tissue) to detach from the uterus. Misoprostol is then given to induce labour to deliver the fetus, placenta and other pregnancy-related tissue.

More than 40 percent of women who undergo a labour induction abortion do so because their fetus has been diagnosed with a fetal anomaly.^[16] If you are facing this situation, you have three legal options: abortion, parenting, or placing for adoption.

To find out more about these options, please contact us and schedule an appointment today. You deserve to know the whole truth. You have options.

Have a look at more information about a Labour Induced Abortion:

Every woman’s experience following an abortion is unique. Some women feel relieved, and some women regret their decision right away. Some women have deep feelings of loss, and others may not feel much at all. 

It’s common to feel many things all at once: relief, anger, sadness, and hope can all exist at one time. That may sound and feel confusing, but it’s also normal. 

If you have had an abortion (or know someone who has), maybe you have noticed changes emotionally or physically. Why do you feel this way? Some women and men who have been involved in an abortion decision have feelings of sadness, loneliness, anger, or a lack of interest in work, school, or even sex.

Many women and men, no matter what they feel, find it helpful to talk about their abortion experience. A trained professional, a family member, or a close friend can offer great support. Some women and men avoid talking through their feelings because they feel ashamed, or they fear the judgment of others.

You might not have told your parents, friends, or significant other about your abortion decision. That doesn’t mean you need to sort out your feelings alone. In fact, the people close to you may be experiencing the same things.

You can get help. We offer post-abortive care in both individual and group settings. All of our services are confidential. 

One thing that surprises many women and men is, sometimes these feelings don’t show up in the weeks and months after an abortion. Instead, they will pop up years later. It can be overwhelming and confusing to deal with emotions from the distant past. It’s never too late to get help or counseling. There is no time limit on your feelings.

It doesn’t matter if your abortion was yesterday or 20 years ago. We can connect you to our SaveOne ministry where you can speak to someone about the way you feel right away.

Just as every woman experiences abortion differently, every woman has a unique path to moving on.

If you’re looking for emotional support after abortion, please contact us. We are here for you.