Considering abortion?
We can help you understand the risks.
What is the abortion pill?
The “abortion pill,” also known as a medical abortion or medication abortion, is actually two pills.
The first pill contains mifepristone and inhibits progesterone, a hormone necessary for a viable pregnancy.
The second pill contains misoprostol and initiates contractions, causing the body to force the embryo out of the uterus and end the pregnancy.
Source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/informedconsent/michigans-informed-consent-for-abortion-law/procedures/medication-abortion
What are the different types of surgical abortion procedures?
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Generally used in the first trimester of pregnancy, a suction aspiration abortion is performed by using metal rods to open the cervix, inserting a plastic tube connected to a suction, and sucking the embryo out of the uterus.
Source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/informedconsent/michigans-informed-consent-for-abortion-law/procedures/suction-curettage-dc -
Generally performed during the second trimester, a dilation and evacuation abortion, or D&E abortion, begins by dilating the cervix either through medication or by inserting expanding sticks into the opening of the cervix. Once the cervix is open, the abortion provider will use forceps or another device to remove the embryo and the placenta.
Patients often experience pain during a dilation and evacuation abortion.
Source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/informedconsent/michigans-informed-consent-for-abortion-law/procedures/dilation-and-evacuation-de
What are the risks and side effects of an abortion?
Source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/informedconsent/informed-consent-for-abortion-for-patients
I know my decision regarding abortion. Why do I need an ultrasound?
Verifying you have a viable pregnancy is necessary when making an abortion plan. Ultrasound is the best way to confirm your pregnancy is in your uterus and that it is developing normally. If your pregnancy is not viable you will need to seek alternative medical treatment.
Our licensed medical staff will perform a free urine pregnancy test and ultrasound, give you pregnancy dating and viability confirmation, and give you information on surgical abortion and abortion pill procedures, side effects, and risks.
As with all medical procedures, there is significant information to understand about medical and surgical abortions.
You should familiarize yourself with abortion procedures as well as potential risks and side effects so you can make an informed decision for yourself.
Here at AWPC, we do not perform or refer out for abortions.