Abortion in Des Moines, IA

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We offer the following abortion services:

Abortion Pill Up to 11 weeks

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In-Clinic Abortion Up to 19 weeks and 6 days

Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)

Availability: The abortion pill (also known as a medication abortion) is offered up to 11 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period.

If your last period was more than 11 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.

Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.

Post-Appointment Information:

We'll follow up with you, if you'd like, within 1-2 weeks to make sure your abortion is complete and that you are well. In the unlikely event that you are still pregnant, you may need another dose of medication or to have an in-clinic abortion to end the pregnancy.

In-Clinic Abortion (Surgical Abortion)

Availability: In-clinic abortion (also known as surgical abortion) is offered up to 19 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period.

If your last period started more than 19 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.

What to expect during your appointment:

If you want, you can choose to be sedated with medicine to help you relax during your in-clinic abortion.

When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: a pregnancy test a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting a conversation with the health care provider about your health history lab tests/blood work an ultrasound medicines if you are Rh negative antibiotics birth control information a birth control method (if you want one) post-abortion follow-up exams

At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them. Learn more about protesters at health centers.

Please do not bring children with you to the health center.

Iowa Requirements

Parental notification for minors is required.

If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents or seeking judicial bypass we can help.

Pricing

Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have previously been made.

Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.

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.