Later Abortion
What Is Later Abortion?
Later Abortions are performed past 14 weeks-and up to 24 weeks, and in some states beyond 24 weeks. We provide abortions for up to 18 weeks.
If you are past 18 weeks, we will help get you services.
What Is The Best Method Of Later Abortion In Clinic?
D&E, Dilation & Evacuation, is the best method of later abortion.
What Is D&E?
This technique has been perfected since it's introduction in the 1970's and is by far the procedure of choice. D&E abortion (especially if you are over 15 weeks pregnant) should always be preceded by proper dilation of the cervix. The safest and least traumatic way to perform cervical dilation is to have laminaria (sterile seaweed sticks that expand overnight) inserted the day before the D&E procedure.
You should also have a sonogram to make sure your physician knows exactly how far along you are.
The sonogram and laminaria, followed by a D&E abortion will give you the safest, least traumatic way to end your pregnancy. At Women's Health Specialists, all of our later abortions are performed by the D&E method, using laminaria to dilate the cervix. Your fertility returns to normal immediately after your procedure.
Later Abortion Safety & Access
Later abortion is a very safe procedure, even though it may be more challenging to find a provider that offers them. Later abortion (pregnancies past 14 weeks) is not as accessible for many as early abortion may be. Many providers only perform early abortion. Often, individuals have to travel to an urban area to find a provider.
Women's Health Specialists is here to be a resource for you and provide support if you need help finding a provider who can perform a later abortion.
At the time of your appointment, you can discuss the procedure. We provide abortions for up to 18 weeks, and will refer you if you are past 18 weeks.
For more questions or to schedule an appointment, please call us. 1.800.714.8151 or use the chat feature to connect with a counselor or request an appointment. .