First trimester termination of pregnancy

Abortion means you are choosing to end a pregnancy. It is important that you fully consider all of your options when making this decision. Depending on how far along your pregnancy is, you may have different abortion methods available to you.

What Does Having an Abortion Involve?

You will need to make an appointment with a provider, find transportation, and secure funding for your abortion.

Although each woman’s abortion options depend on her unique circumstances and preferences, the general information that follows should help you in your decision.

Aspiration Abortion

Having an aspiration abortion is a safe, effective option for ending a pregnancy.

In the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, surgical abortions are usually provided by a method called vacuum aspiration.

5 months abortion causes and prevention

This means that suction (from either a machine or a hand-held pump) is used to remove the pregnancy through the cervix (the opening to the uterus). This procedure is very brief, usually 5-15 minutes. Although women’s experiences with aspiration abortion vary, many say that it is “uncom