Abortion

Make an Informed Decision with Comprehensive Information

If you’re considering abortion in California, you deserve accurate medical information to make the best decision for your situation. The compassionate medical team at Pregnancy Care Center provide free resources to help you understand all your options and next steps.

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Step 1: Confirm Your Pregnancy

Before considering abortion, it’s essential to confirm your pregnancy and determine how far along you are. Pregnancy Care Center offers:

  • Free medical-grade urine testing – Get accurate results you can trust
  • Free ultrasounds – Determine gestational age and confirm proper uterine development

Having accurate pregnancy information is crucial for making an informed choice about your next steps.

Step 2: Consider Abortion Types

There are different types of abortion procedures, but before making any decision, it’s important to get all the facts and understand your options. Pregnancy Care Center offers a safe, confidential place to talk with caring professionals who can answer your questions, provide free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, and walk with you as you explore your choices. Visiting Pregnancy Care Center can help you feel informed, supported, and confident about your next steps.

Step 3: Get Tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

STI testing is crucial before any abortion procedure because:

  • Many STIs have no obvious symptoms
  • Untreated STIs significantly increase infection risk after an abortion[1]
  • It protects your overall reproductive health

Pregnancy Care Center provides referrals for STI testing and treatment to ensure your safety and health.

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Abortion Information in Fresno, California

Making decisions about pregnancy requires accurate, comprehensive medical information. At Pregnancy Care Center, our experienced medical team provides:

  • Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds
  • Detailed information about all pregnancy options
  • Referrals for STI testing and treatment
  • Compassionate, judgment-free support

Give us a call at 559-237-0847 or make an appointment online today.

Please note: Pregnancy Care Center provides medical information and pregnancy services but does not perform or refer for abortion procedures. We are committed to ensuring you have complete, medically accurate information to make the best decision for your circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does abortion cost in California?

Abortion costs vary based on procedure type, gestational age, and location. Additional costs may or may not include required consultations, testing, and follow-up care.

What are the abortion laws in California?
Currently, abortion is legal up until viability in California or after fetal viability to protect the life or health of the woman.[2]

Viability refers to the point in pregnancy when a fetus is developed enough to survive outside the womb with medical help. Viability occurs at approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy.[3]

When should I seek emergency medical care after abortion?

Go to the emergency room immediately if you experience:

  • Fever above 101°F (38.3°C)
  • Heavy bleeding (soaking more than 2 pads per hour for 2+ consecutive hours)
  • Severe abdominal or pelvic pain
  • Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
  • Signs of allergic reaction
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting

Sources

  1. Carlsson, I., Breding, K., & Larsson, P.-G. (2018, September 25). Complications related to induced abortion: a combined retrospective and longitudinal follow-up study. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6156848/  
  2. Executive Department, State of California. (2019, May 31). Proclamation on Reproductive Freedom. https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Proclamation-on-Reproductive-Freedom.pdf   
  3. Breborowicz, G. (2001, January). Limits of fetal viability and its enhancement. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11753511/ 
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