Abortion in Springfield, MA
We offer the following abortion services:
Medication Abortion / Abortion Pill
Availability and How to Prepare
The abortion pill (also known as a medication abortion) is offered up to 10 weeks and 0 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. It is a safe and effective way of ending an early pregnancy.
If your last period was more than 10 weeks and 0 days ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
What To Expect During Your Appointment
Plan to be at the health center for 2-4 hour(s) for your entire visit.
Post-Appointment Information
We'll follow up with you, if you’d like, within 1-2 week(s) 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 medicine or to have an in-clinic abortion to end the pregnancy.
We’ll also give you after-care instructions and a phone number you can call with any questions or concerns.
Abortion Procedure / In-Clinic Abortion
Availability
In-clinic abortion (also known as surgical abortion) is offered up to 20 weeks and 6 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
If your last period started more than 20 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.
Please contact this health center for Abortion Services pricing information.
Preparing For Your Appointment
If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.
If you plan to have sedation, please do not eat for 6 hours or drink clear liquids for 6 hours before your appointment.
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
Plan to be at the health center for 4-5 hour(s) for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.
When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: pregnancy test pregnancy dating (ultrasound)
A follow-up exam is required for all medication abortions.
Questions about sexual health? Call 1-877-686-5772, option 3, for our free, anonymous and confidential Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline.
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.
Please do not bring children to the health center.
Post-Appointment Information
If you are more than 14 weeks pregnant, your in-clinic abortion may require multiple visits.
You will need to return in 0 weeks and 0 days to make sure your abortion is complete and that you are well.
MA Requirements
If you are a minor considering an abortion, please read about the laws in Massachusetts that apply on the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts web pages.
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:
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Pregnancy test
Abortion consultation
