Abortion in Ames, IA
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 6 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 6 weeks and 0 days ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
Iowa has an early gestational abortion ban in place. This means abortion is prohibited if cardiac activity is detected during your ultrasound. Cardiac activity is usually detected at or about 6 weeks into a pregnancy. This is before most people know they are pregnant. If cardiac activity is detected at your appointment, we will not be able to see you and will have to refer you elsewhere for your abortion procedure. Please call 877-811-7526 to discuss any questions you have.
Post-Appointment Information
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 6 weeks and 0 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
If your last period started more than 6 weeks and 0 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 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.
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 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)
Iowa has an early gestational abortion ban in place. This means abortion is prohibited if cardiac activity is detected during your ultrasound. Cardiac activity is usually detected at or about 6 weeks into a pregnancy. This is before most people know they are pregnant. If cardiac activity is detected at your appointment, we will not be able to see you and will have to refer you elsewhere for your abortion procedure. Please call 877-811-7526 to discuss any questions you may have.
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.
IA Requirements
Parental notification for minors is required in addition to an early gestational abortion ban in place. This means abortion is prohibited if cardiac activity is detected during your ultrasound. Cardiac activity is usually detected at or about 6 weeks into a pregnancy. This is before most people know they are pregnant. If cardiac activity is detected at your appointment, we will not be able to see you and will have to refer you elsewhere for your abortion procedure. Please call 877-811-7526 to discuss any questions you may have.
If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents/caregivers or seeking judicial bypass we can help.
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
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Miscarriage care and support