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Abortion

Are you thinking about having an abortion?

Considering Abortion or Abortion Pills?

If you’re considering an abortion, you are not alone. Many of our our volunteers and trained staff members have experienced unplanned pregnancies and understand how you are feeling at this very moment.

We are here to walk beside you (without judgement, without criticism and without shame) during this difficult time in your life.

Although we do not perform or refer for abortions, we can help you understand the type of procedure you may be considering.

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Here are a few questions you might be asking.

Every woman has three (and only three) choices when she finds out she is pregnant. She can:

Keep the baby and become a parent

Make an adoptions plan

Have an abortion
Abortion is a medical procedure designed to end a pregnancy early by removing the fetus (or embryo) from your womb (or uterus). In most cases, the procedure is elective, meaning you’re choosing to have a medical procedure performed on your body. An abortion can be performed surgically or with strong medication. Both have costs, risks and often involve more than an office visit. Abortion is legal in the state of Oregon and there are no laws in Oregon that specifically say that a minor seeking an abortion must have parental consent. If anyone presents any of your options as easy, cheap and quick be cautious!
If you feel like someone (boyfriend, parents, friends) is pressuring you to have an abortion or make a choice that you disagree with, don’t give up.

You have the final say in your decision and no woman should ever feel as if she is being manipulated to do something or make a choice she does not fully agree with.
Breaking the news of an unplanned pregnancy is hard. You can spend time thinking about how to say it, when to say it or choosing the best words so your parents will react in your favor, but the words are never easy to get out. Think about how you felt when you first entertained the idea you might be pregnant. Shock, fear, disappointment, anger, sadness, frustration might be a few of the emotions you felt. When you tell others it’s likely that they will have those feelings too. Contact us and we can help you find the right words.

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Make an Appointment

What’s the first question you should understand?

If you suspect you are pregnant you need to confirm your pregnancy and determine your approximate gestational age. We can perform a free pregnancy test in our office. You simply need to walk in, call or make an appointment online.

If you are interested, we can also offer you a free ultrasound. Depending on how far along you are, this appointment may be done on the same day or be scheduled for another day. Having an ultrasound will help you make a better and more informed decision regarding your pregnancy.

You are not alone

We will talk with you about all of your options and provide honest, factual answers to all of your questions. Hasty decisions can lead to unintended outcomes, so we encourage women to really think about their choices. We can provide helpful tools, and information to assist in making the choice.

What do I do next?

Schedule a free consultation at one of our four centers today.