If you have questions or uncertainties about abortion, Marie Stopes is here to put your mind at ease. Below, we tell you everything you need to know about our safe abortion procedure, and if you decide to terminate, we offer our abortion services in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
What is a medical abortion?
A medical abortion uses tablets (pills) to terminate a pregnancy (the ‘abortion pill’). The first set of tablets is taken orally in the clinic and the second set is taken at home.
Until how many weeks into my pregnancy can I have a medical abortion at Marie Stopes?
Medical abortions are legal between four and nine weeks into your pregnancy. A doctor or nurse is able to assess you to determine the progress of your pregnancy and ensure you are within this period.
How is Marie Stopes’ medical abortion procedure different to the procedure followed by illegal providers?
- We do not offer medical abortions after the ninth week of pregnancy, as this is illegal.
- We perform a physical examination, take your medical history and perform tests and scans to confirm the stage of the pregnancy. Illegal providers do not do this.
- We follow vital infection prevention steps, such as wearing latex gloves, having running water and clean linen, and having separate bins for medical waste disposal. Illegal providers do not do this, which means the risk of infection is high.
- We offer counselling and inform you of all your unplanned pregnancy options before terminating.
- We offer follow-up appointments and contact information in case you have questions or experience any complications.
- We provide aftercare services.
- We do not sell medical abortion tablets online without the required clinical precautions.
Still have concerns? Contact Marie Stopes on 0800 11 77 85 or via our online form with your questions or to make an appointment. You can also read more about our safe medical and surgical abortions now.