In recent weeks, public outrage and confusion have swirled around the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, with many misconceptions making the rounds, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like pregnancy and abortion. Here at Marie Stopes, we feel it’s essential to provide clarity and support our young women during such critical times. The…
When you search for “abortion Cape Town,” the results can be overwhelming. Websites, Facebook pages, and enticing reviews may make these providers seem legitimate, but beware of the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. In the quest to protect women from illegal and hazardous practices, Marie Stopes delves into the alarming reality of Cape Town’s…
Hey there, beautiful souls! 💕 Are you looking for a safe space to get answers to those burning questions on sex, relationships, mental wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health and rights, you might be too shy to ask anyone else? Well, look no further because Marie Stopes South Africa has partnered with Girl Effect’s Big…
By Marie Stopes South Africa Picture this: a lively, buzzing Sex Expo filled with vendors showcasing their jaw-dropping goodies. Amidst the sea of excitement, Marie Stopes South Africa set up our very own women’s wellness clinic. It was like stepping into a wonderland of knowledge and empowerment! We firmly believe that reproductive health is a…
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FREE ABORTION PILL CAMPAIGN HAS ENDED. By Marie Stopes South Africa *Please note that prices for scans and consultations are subject to change at any time.* Access to safe abortion services is crucial for women. At Marie Stopes, our mission is to provide safe, confidential, and guaranteed abortion services. Unfortunately, South…
By Marie Stopes South Africa Most often, women are victims of reproductive coercion and abuse. With the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, it is important to highlight forms of abuse that is often overlooked because they do not always present as violent. So many struggles with Reproductive Coercion and…
Ectopic pregnancies have been heavily debated in this post-Roe world. Abortion providers in the United States and around the world have growing concerns about access to abortion and care associated with abortion. The Anti-Choice Movement has concerns about the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, considering the removal of a tubal pregnancy the same as having an…
The decision to have an abortion is not the same for everyone. Whilst for some the decision-making process is straightforward and easy, for others it may be a lot more complicated and harder to decide, which is why abortion consultations are so important. Over and above a clinical assessment that forms part of the abortion…
The pap smear- supposedly quick and easy but the idea of it is not entirely attractive to women in South Africa. Luckily, Marie Stopes South Africa takes the scary and unknown out of pap smears, to make the experience whole lot easier. After all, it can be lifesaving.
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Marie Stopes launched Tele-Abortion, – an easier, more comfortable and private way to terminate pregnancy with medicine. Tele-Abortion is the first of its kind in South Africa and is-also helping women in remote locations to access safe and reliable medicine from Marie Stopes.