We are actively Pro-choice. Terminating a pregnancy is a very personal private decision. In some cases this can be an easy choice in others it can be very difficult. It is however your choice and let’s keep it that way.
We do everything in our power to maintain your privacy, support your decision, and offer the best care possible. We provide a comfortable setting
If you’re pregnant and still deciding what to do, you can think about several options:
You may want support when making decisions. You can consider talking with your partner, a family member, a trusted friend, a counselor, an OB-GYN, or another healthcare professional. There are also local and national resources that you can reach out to.
National Abortion Federation
https://prochoice.org/patients/naf-hotline
Hotline: 800-772-9100
Referral line: 877-257-0012
An Organization that offers confidential consultation, options counseling, and referrals to abortion providers. NAF also offers limited financial assistance to help pay for abortion care.
National Network of Abortion Funds
https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion
A Directory of organizations that can help you pay for abortion care.
All-Options counseling
www.all-options.org/find-support/talkline
Talkline: 888-493-0092
A Hotline that provides conversation with peers about abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility, or pregnancy loss. Volunteer staffs are not licensed healthcare professionals or mental health specialists.
Pregnancy Aid Center
https://pregnancyaidcenter.org/homepage/
Phone: (301) 345-2050
Pregnancy Aid Centers, Inc. (PAC) is a nonsectarian, non-profit, community-based women’s health clinic and social service agency. PAC’s mission is to provide culturally sensitive, individualized medical and mental health care to low-income women, adolescents, and newborns who have Medicaid, whose Medicaid is pending, or who have no insurance.
If/When/How
www.reprolegalhelpline.org
Helpline: 844-868-2812
A Hotline that can answer questions about your legal rights related to abortion, including self-managed abortion and information for minors (people under age 18).
If you decide to terminate your pregnancy you may choose to have a medication or procedure abortion. Medication abortions are offered up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. Our facility will be able to perform procedure abortions up to 16 weeks of pregnancy. Beyond this, we will provide referrals and resources to help support your choice.
Yes, abortion is safe. Major complications requiring hospitalization are rare. As with any medical treatment, there are risks. These risks can include the following:
Injury to the uterus and other organs—During a procedural abortion, the uterus, bowel, or bladder can be injured. If this happens, additional surgery at a hospital may be needed to repair the injuries. Rarely, the uterus or cervix can rupture (tear) during a second-trimester induction abortion. The risk of these complications during a second-trimester abortion is less than 1 in 1,000. The risk increases the longer you have been pregnant, and if you have had cesarean births in the past.
Before an abortion, it’s helpful to talk with a healthcare professional. Together, you can discuss
A physical exam or ultrasound exam may be done to help confirm how many weeks the pregnancy is. These exams may also be done if you have symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy or risk factors for having one (learn about ectopic pregnancy). Some states require all patients to have an ultrasound exam before an abortion. Many states limit when during pregnancy an abortion can be done.
It is always optimal to have a support person with you for a visit to undergo a surgical procedure. This is not always possible for all of us. Our staff will always do our best to ensure that you feel supported during your visit. Patients undergoing sedation will need prearranged safe transportation home as they will not be able to drive.
For minors, Maryland law requires that one parent be notified before a minor can receive an abortion. For questions about Maryland law concerning minors please call (301) 588-1682.
It’s important to know that in most cases abortion does not affect future health. Abortion does not increase the risk of breast cancer, depression, or infertility.
