Abortion Information

If you have a positive pregnancy test and are thinking about having an abortion, one of our consultants can discuss the next steps with you providing information that may help clarify your choices and protect your health and safety. This might include having a free ultrasound.

Why do I need an ultrasound?

• To verify the location of a pregnancy in the uterus. A pregnancy outside the uterus is called ectopic, which requires
  urgent medical attention – not an abortion.
• To verify the gestational age of the pregnancy – how far along you are.
• To see if the pregnancy is viable (alive). 1 in 5 pregnancies are not viable – no need to have an abortion.

Abortion is legal in NC through 12 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.

Abortion Pill or Medical Abortion

(Available up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.)

The Mifepristone/Misoprostol combination is dispensed in two phases:

• Mifepristone is given first to cause the end of the pregnancy. If you change your mind you may be able to continue with your pregnancy and reverse the effects of Mifepristone within 2 days of taking it. Contact www.abortionpillreversal.com or call 877-558-0333.
• Misoprostol is given 24-48 hours later to start the cramping/contractions which should expel the embryo and empty the uterus. Follow-up care is necessary to ensure that the uterus is empty. An incomplete abortion presents serious risks of infection and bleeding.

Surgical Abortion

(Available up to 13 weeks of pregnancy.)

• 1st Trimester Surgical: Procedure varies slightly depending on how far into the 1st trimester. In general, the cervix may be softened and/or stretched open to allow surgical removal of the pregnancy.

Where do I go from here? 

If you had an abortion, you can talk with us. It is typical to feel relief immediately after having an abortion. It is also typical for that relief to give way to regret, guilt, grief, depression, and anxiety. An abortion experience can even interfere with regular daily life and require professional/medical attention.

Many women and men feel they cannot share their abortion experience with friends or family.

At Birthchoice, we can offer help and healing in a warm, personal, confidential setting. Please make an appointment with our post-abortion professional counseling or call 919-781-5433.