Abortion Information South Carolina
Coastline Women's Center provides free and confidential abortion information in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you’re facing tough choices, our clinic offers compassionate support, information, and pre-abortion screening services. We provide free ultrasound services to confirm a viable pregnancy and to inform you about your options. The available abortion methods vary depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy. We can determine your pregnancy stage and explain the different abortion methods.
Abortion Procedures
There are two main types of abortion:
CHEMICAL ABORTION
Chemical abortion also called abortion pill, can be taken up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant). 1
We can provide you with vital information about your pregnancy and whether the abortion pill is an option. 2 It’s important to note that some women should not take the abortion pill; learn more.
Many telehealth abortion pill providers require an ultrasound before administering abortion pills, and we can provide this service for you at no cost.
SURGICAL ABORTION
There are several types of surgical terminations. Suction aspiration, also called suction curettage, or vacuum aspiration abortion, is performed during the first 6 to 16 weeks gestation. Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is another type of procedure typically done in later weeks.
All terminations have risks and side-effects and greatly vary depending on your gestation and health.
If you are considering a procedure, your first step is a pre-abortion assessment. We never financially benefit from your decision and can discuss your options with absolutely no pressure.
Our Center offers trained options counseling and accurate information about all pregnancy options.
This center does not offer abortion services nor referrals.
All services are free and confidential.
The Emotional Side of Abortion
Women report a range of emotions after an termination. This can include:
- depression
- thoughts of suicide
- feelings of grief
- anxiety
- lowered self-esteem
- regret
- sexual dysfunction
- avoidance of emotional attachment
- flashbacks
- substance abuse
For some women, these emotions may appear immediately after the procedure or gradually over a longer period of time.
Counseling or support before you make a decision to have an abortion is very important. If family help and support are not available to you, talking with a spiritual or professional counselor before having a termination can help you better understand your decision. Many pregnancy resource centers can provide counsel to you.
Remember, it is a woman’s right to be fully informed by her doctor prior to any procedure. A woman should be encouraged to ask questions.
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.
REFERENCES
1. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation: fda.gov
2. Medical abortion isn't an option if you: mayoclinic.org
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