Disclaimer: Hope Pregnancy Center does not administer, perform, prescribe nor refer for abortion procedures or medications.
PRE ABORTION CONSIDERATIONS
If you’re exploring your options, it’s important to have accurate information. The team at Hope Pregnancy Center provides pregnancy confirmation, emotional and practical support and education so you can understand the facts about your pregnancy before making any decisions.
Hope Pregnancy Center does not perform or provide any abortions. We are here to offer FREE pregnancy testing, ultrasound confirmation, accurate medical information, and compassionate support so you can make an informed decision about your next steps.
The content on this page has been reviewed and approved by our Medical Director.
UNDERSTANDING ABORTION
Abortion is a method to end or terminate your pregnancy, and the types available to you depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Learning how far along you are and understanding the medical information involved can help you make an informed decision.
WHY PREGNANCY CONFIRMATION MATTERS
A limited obstetrical ultrasound is used to confirm a pregnancy, estimate how far along it is, and determine whether the pregnancy is viable and developing in the uterus. This information is important for your health and for understanding your situation and your options.
ABORTION LAWS IN MINNESOTA
Minnesota law allows abortion up to and even after birth. Even if you are considering an abortion, confirming your pregnancy and the gestational age is an important first step toward making an informed decision and in understanding your options.
WHAT IS A SURGICAL ABORTION?
A surgical abortion is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy and remove the fetus from the womb. The type of surgical abortion performed depends on how many weeks pregnant a woman is, measured from the last menstrual period (LMP). Please refer to our Abortion Procedures FAQ page for more information.
WHAT IS A CHEMICAL (ABORTION PILL) ABORTION?
RU-486, also known as the Abortion Pill, was approved by the FDA in 2000. It is a medical, chemical (not surgical) abortion that involves taking a medication to end your pregnancy. It is FDA-approved for use up to 10 weeks (70 days) after the first day of the last menstrual period.
An at-home abortion or a self-managed abortion is a chemical abortion outside of a clinic setting, often done at home. Medications to terminate the pregnancy can be ordered online or through the mail. As with any medication, at-home abortions have physical and emotional risks, making it essential to be informed about what to expect.
- The abortion pill is not an option for everyone. Certain medical conditions may make it unsafe. Learn more here
- The abortion pill is not the same thing as emergency contraception like Plan B or the Morning-After Pill. Emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy before it starts, while the abortion pill is used after a pregnancy has already begun.
- Like any medical process, a chemical abortion can involve side effects, risks, and possible complications, which is why understanding how it works is important.
I’M AFRAID THAT I’M PREGNANT. WHERE DO I START?
If you’ve had protected or unprotected sex within the last month and notice the following symptoms, you may be pregnant. The best first step is to take a pregnancy test.
Common early pregnancy symptoms can include:
- A missed or unusually light period
- Fatigue
- Food cravings
- Mood changes
- Nausea or vomiting