In 2011, the Texas Legislature changed the abortion law: Women in Texas are now required to have an ultrasound at least 24 hours before an abortion. There is no medical reason for requiring women to come 24 hours in advance. Howevere, this is required for both the abortion pill and for in-clinic abortions, and we must follow this law.
We understand that requiring two visits makes things more inconvenient and difficult for women during a stressful time in their lives. We will try our very best to work with women and help them through these changes.
We offer two methods of abortion: the in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill.
In-clinic abortion
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An in-clinic abortion is performed using gentle suction and medical instruments to remove the pregnancy from the uterus. In-clinic abortions are performed up to 19.6 weeks of pregnancy at our Houston location and up to 14 weeks at our Bryan location. |
The Abortion Pill
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The Abortion Pill is a combination of two medications used to abort an early pregnancy (less than 9 weeks by ultrasound). The woman takes one pill in the health center and the other at home. The abortion, similar to a heavy period, occurs in the privacy of the home. Women who are less than 9 weeks pregnant may choose the abortion pill or in-clinic abortion. The abortion pill is available at our Bryan, Houston, and Stafford locations. |
POLICY FOR ABORTION APPOINTMENTS
Due to limited space in our reception area please follow these restrictions for ALL visits related to an abortion.
- Please bring no more than one adult with you for your abortion-related appointment.
- Children are not allowed to accompany you for an abortion-related appointment
These restrictions are for the ultrasound visit, the visit when you have your abortion or pick up the abortion pill, AND for any follow up visits you need.
- Plan to spend 1 to 2 hours in our clinic for your ultrasound visit.
- Plan to spend 2 to 6 hours in our clinic for your abortion procedure.
* Your appointment may be rescheduled if you arrive with a child - unless you have an adult to take care of that child.
* Children may not be left anywhere on our property without a responsible adult to take care of the child.
* We do not have safe areas for children to play on our property.
* You cannot leave a child alone in our lobby, in the garden or in your car in the parking lot while you are here for an abortion-related visit.
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For more information: Please fill out this brief forma and a member of the staff will contact you within 48 hours. |
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To schedule an appointment for an abortion, please contact us at one of the health centers listed below. |
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Houston |
Bryan License#: 008249 |
Stafford License#: 008553 |
