Abortion in San Diego, CA
We offer the following abortion services:
Abortion Procedure / In-Clinic Abortion
Availability
In-clinic abortion (also known as surgical abortion) is offered up to 23 weeks and 6 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
If your last period started more than 23 weeks and 6 days ago, we can help connect you to other abortion options in your area.
In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.
Preparing For Your Appointment
If you take any medicines, please continue to take them normally before your appointment or bring them with you on the day of your appointment.
If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.
If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.
There may be additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
What To Expect During Your Appointment
When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: pregnancy test
Note: There is a parking lot in the back of the building.
Also note that medication abortions are not performed at this center. We refer patients to our First Avenue Family Planning health center in the same building. We cannot always accommodate patients on the same day.
* If you will be receiving sedation, a driver should check in with you and be available to receive a phone call when you’re ready to be discharged.
This medication is recommended for anyone over 12 weeks pregnant.
If you are over 16 weeks pregnant, you will need two visits on two consecutive days. Your schedule should be blocked entirely these two days.
If you are under 16 weeks pregnant, you may eat and drink liquids lightly prior to your appointment.
If you are more than 16 weeks pregnant, you may eat and drink liquids lightly prior to your first appointment. You should not eat or drink prior to your second appointment due to the anesthesia you will receive. You will also need a driver to escort you home prior to your second appointment.
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them. This health center offers escorts to walk you inside to your appointment.
Please do not bring children to the health center.
Post-Appointment Information
If you are more than 13 weeks pregnant, your in-clinic abortion may require multiple visits.
CA Requirements
California laws regulate abortion services provided at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest. For reference – the Reproductive Privacy Act of the California Health and Safety Code can be accessed via this link Codes Display Text (ca.gov).
There are no parental involvement requirements for minors who get an abortion in the State of California.
Additional Abortion Support
Before your abortion, our expert and caring staff will discuss all of your pregnancy options with you to help you make sure abortion is the best decision for you. We’ll also talk with you about your health history to make sure we’re providing the best care for you.
If you don’t have insurance and need help paying for your abortion, call us. We may be able to help you with financial assistance. You can also go to AbortionFunds.org for financial help.
We also offer the following services at this clinic:
Abortion consultation
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Miscarriage care and support
Coming from outside California or not a U.S. citizen?
We can still help. Learn more about out-of-state options here.
- If you are diabetic, please make sure to let the person making your appointment know, so that special arrangements can be made.
Fees are based on a sliding scale and are determined by the patient’s monthly income and number of dependents. This means, you pay what you can afford.
Bottom Line: No one will be turned away from receiving care.
Call our contact center to learn more: 1-888-743-7526
