Abortion Information Downtown Jacksonville , FL

When you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, it is very common to consider abortion in Downtown Jacksonville as one of your options. To some women, abortion seems like the only way out. It is important to understand that abortion is a medical procedure. You should gather all of the information about the procedure, risks, and side effects before you decide to have it done. You owe it to yourself to make a fully informed decision and be confident in your choice.

Pre-abortion screening Downtown Jacksonville, FL

Before you make an appointment with an abortion provider near Downtown Jacksonville, contact us first. We can verify your pregnancy with free pregnancy testing and free ultrasound. If you are pregnant, we can sit and talk about all of your pregnancy options.

Types of Procedures Downtown Jacksonville, FL

An unexpected pregnancy is so difficult. You may have thought being a parent would come later, or you already have several children and don’t feel you can take care of another. We understand. We provide honest abortion information. No judgment and no pressure. Learn more about abortion before you make a decision.

There are basically two types of abortion, medical and surgical.

Medical Abortions Downtown Jacksonville, FL

Medical abortions use drugs (abortion pill) instead of surgical instruments, to end a pregnancy.  This method is generally only used if you are less than 10 weeks from your last period. The abortion pill isn’t just one pill, it actually requires you to take two very powerful drugs. The first drug you take is called mifepristone. This drug stops your body from producing a hormone called progesterone which is necessary for an embryo to stay planted on the lining of your uterus. Mifepristone thins the lining, stopping the embryo from growing.

The second drug is known as misoprostol. This drug induces labor-like contractions to empty the uterus.

Things to consider:

  • Bleeding can be heavy and lasts an average of 9-16 days.
  • Pregnancies sometimes fail to abort, and this risk increases as pregnancy advances.
  • For pregnancies 8 weeks LMP and beyond, identifiable parts may be seen.
  • By 10 weeks LMP, the developing baby is over one inch in length with clearly recognizable arms, legs, hands, and feet.

Surgical Abortions Downtown Jacksonville, FL

If your pregnancy is further along than ten weeks, you will most likely have a surgical procedure. Between 10 and 15 weeks of pregnancy, the provider will perform a vacuum aspiration. It is essentially a dilation and curettage (D & C) to remove the contents of your uterus. The uterus is cleared of all tissue through suction (vacuum) or a surgical instrument.

Risks And Side Effects

  • Bleeding, including blood clots
  • Intense cramping
  • Potential for uterine perforation
  • Infection with fever, abdominal pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge
  • Infection
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Feeling faint, sweating

How we can help you

Make an appointment with us today to discuss these procedures, side effects, and risks or to confirm your pregnancy. Emergency Pregnancy Services is a judgment-free zone where you can safely talk about your pregnancy options.

Feeling Pressured?

You are the only one who can choose an option for your unplanned pregnancy. You should not allow anyone to force you into a decision.

Our staff wants to support you as you explore your options.

Emergency Pregnancy Center does not perform or refer for abortions.

Abortion Information Downtown Jacksonville 32202, 32207

Downtown Jacksonville is the historic core and central business district (CBD) of JacksonvilleFlorida USA. There are various definitions of what constitutes Jacksonville’s downtown; the one used by the city government and other entities defines it as including eight districts: the Central Core (or Northbank), the Southbank, LaVilla, Brooklyn, the Working Waterfront, the Cathedral, the Church, and the Entertainment & Sports District.

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