Considering Abortion? Get the Information You Need First
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Hope Women’s Center, we provide free pre-abortion screenings in Augusta, GA, including lab-quality pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, so you can make a fully informed decision about your next steps.
Abortion Is a Serious Medical Decision—Know Your Options
Every woman’s situation is unique, and there are many reasons you may be considering abortion. Before making a decision, it’s important to understand your pregnancy, your health, and all the options available to you.
At Hope Women’s Center, our caring and professional team provides accurate information about abortion procedures and pregnancy options in a confidential, supportive environment. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Free Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasound
If you think you might be pregnant, your first step is to confirm your pregnancy. We provide no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy tests. If your test is positive, we may offer a limited ultrasound to:
- Confirm your pregnancy
- Determine how far along you are
- Check for viability (if the pregnancy is developing)
This information is essential before considering abortion or any other option.
There are two main types of abortions—an invasive procedure known as Surgical Abortion, and the Abortion Pill. Understanding how each option works, along with potential risks and side effects, can help you make an informed choice.
Learn More About The Main Types of Abortion
Questions About Abortion
Even if you have pregnancy symptoms or have taken an at-home test, you should confirm your pregnancy with a medical-quality pregnancy test and an ultrasound to be sure. A pregnancy may be detected as early as 7 to 10 days after conception.
Research shows 1 in 4 pregnancies end in natural miscarriage with actual rates likely being higher as many women will miscarry before knowing they are pregnant.
Having an abortion is a major medical decision. It is important for you to gather all the necessary information on the wide range of options you have. We can assist you as you navigate the unknown and uncertainty with confidentiality, so you can make a well-informed and empowered decision.
Navigating an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming and scary. It may seem like you have no options. The truth is you have many options.
Your options are:
- Continue the pregnancy and become a mother.
- Continue the pregnancy and arrange for adoption, either within your family or through an agency.
- End the pregnancy now through an abortion.
Our team of professional, medically-trained staff can help you understand the range of choices you have and guide you as you process through what is best for you.
The cost for an abortion can vary based on how far along you are in your pregnancy, the procedure, the clinic, and more. If you think you are pregnant, book a free appointment online to verify your pregnancy through a pregnancy test and ultrasound. There are many factors that determine what an abortion costs, but figuring out how far along you are is the first step.
As with any surgery or medical procedure, there are associated risks. An abortion is a major, medical procedure. There are two types of abortion: surgical and medical.
A surgical abortion procedure removes the fetus from the uterus through the vagina. It is typically done using suction and a sharp, spoon-shaped tool (curet). A medical abortion involves taking medication early in the pregnancy to abort the fetus.
With surgical abortions, most complications are considered minor, such as:
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Post-anesthesia complications
Other risks are considered major, including:
- Uterine atony and subsequent hemorrhage
- Uterine perforation and injuries to adjacent organs (bladder or bowels)
- Cervical laceration
- Failed abortion
- Septic abortion
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
The total abortion-related complication rate, including all sources of care such as emergency departments and the original abortion facility, is estimated to be about 2%. The incidence of abortion-related emergency department visits within six weeks of the initial abortion procedure is about 4%.
Potential risks of medical abortion include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
- An ongoing unwanted pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
Our trained medical staff can answer other questions you may have regarding the risks associated with various abortion procedures.
Our Free Services
We offer a wide range of supportive services, all at no cost to you.
Pre-Abortion Assessment
Pregnancy Verification
Decision Support
You don’t have to face this alone.
Experience our supportive, compassionate care.