When is the latest you can get an abortion?

Question

I live in Georgia and wanted to know when was the latest during the pregnacy term to get an abortion? Does anyone know the cost of it? And does planned pregnacy or your gyno do the abortion? I would like respectful answers please!!

I don't want to hear your religious view or if it is right or wrong to do this. I have made up my own mind, i'm pro choice!!

Answer 1

This is what I found:

General Rules and Regulations of the Law: Only a physician licensed by the State of Georgia to practice medicine and surgery may perform an abortion. GA Code 16-12-141.

•After the first trimester: No abortion can be performed after the first trimester unless the abortion is performed in a licensed hospital or in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources. GA. Code 16-12-141.
•After the second trimester: No abortion can be performed after the second trimester unless the physician and two consulting physicians certify that the abortion is necessary in their best clinical judgment to preserve the life or health of the mother. GA Code 16-12-141.
•Born-alive protection: If the baby is born alive (capable of meaningful or sustained life), medical aid must be rendered. GA Code 16-12-141.
•Reporting of abortions: The performing physician must file a Certificate of Abortion to the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources within ten days after an abortion procedure is performed. The statistical data of the woman required on the certificate includes her age, race, education, county of residence, marital status, duration of pregnancy, previous pregnancy history including previous abortions, method of abortion, fetal defects if fetus survives, and history of use of drugs and/or alcohol. The privacy of the woman must be preserved. Records must be available to the district attorney of the judicial circuit where the hospital or health facility is located.



**Edited to add** People, enough with the thumbs down. I did not say I condone her actions. I am pro life. I do however, come here to help people if I can. She did not ask for my opinion. I gererally save that for when people ASK for one. No amount of bible quoting will change this girl's mind. I would rather her have the correct information than to try and go about things in an unsafe way. *steps off soapbox*

Answer 2

Why they are performed too late into the pregnancy ? 1. Some women, don't even know they are pregnant, believe it or not. 2. Those women who know are pregnant, take more than a week to decide what to do — often because of concerns about the procedure and disagreements with partners. 3. Another delay comes when women see their doctor and tell them that a significant period elapsed between their requesting an abortion and having it, even though medical guidelines emphasize the need for urgency at this stage. 4. Many hospital doctors are unwilling to carry out the procedure. 5. Many women do not know enough about their own bodies to recognize the early symptoms of pregnancy, especially if they have irregular or continuing periods and continue to use contraception. 5. Many family doctors are not up to date with modern abortion techniques and give women unclear advice. I think, the information is out there, it is a parent's responsibility to inform first hand their own children. Schools, need to be part of this issue as well !

Answer 3

Most states allow for an elective abortion up until the pregnancy is viable, when the embryo is considered a fetus, which is usually the 20 week mark. If the abortion is for the mothers health it may be extended.

If you are a minor, Georgia has a law that parents must be informed, but they do not have to give consent at least 24 hours before the abortion. Also, all women getting an abortion must go through counseling and a 24 hour waiting period before the abortion.

I have included a link below of clinics that do abortion in Georgia, however I do not know how reputable they are since some of them state that they do abortions up to 26 weeks which seems way past the point of viability.

Answer 4

You should call Planned Parenthood, but in general, they can do an abortion up to 14 weeks pregnancy. They are only certified to perform 1st trimester abortions. If you are further along than that, they would have to refer you to a gyn and you would go to the hospital.

I believe, but am not sure, that states regulate 2nd trimester and later abortions, but those are done in a hospital. Most later abortions are typically done due to a medical condition in either mother or baby. Planned Parenthood can likely refer you.

Last I read, an abortion in my area is $500 whether chemical or surgical.

Answer 5

Here are some clinics in your state:
Atlanta Women's Medical Center
235 West Wieuca Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
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Savannah Medical Clinic
120 East 34th Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
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They perform abortions up to 24 weeks in georgia. The abortion pill may be offered to patients up to 8 weeks LMP. (This is from the first clinic above)

This is from the second one http://www.savannahmedicalclinic.com
Abortions up to 16 weeks
It does not say how much they charge so you would have to call them.
I found all of this by going to http://www.abortion.com and clicking on your state then to a clinic.
Good luck and take care

Answer 6

I think the latest is 20 weeks in most states, however you should know by that time your child already has it's genitals, fingers, toes, etc. My son was stillborn at 18 weeks and trust me- it's a child.

I'm also pro-choice, but the longer you wait the more cruel you are being. I've never heard of a regular gynecologist giving an abortion. Look for an abortion clinic or planned parenthood.

Answer 7

as long as your in your 1st trimester your good.
so as long as your not more than 3months pregnant you can have it done.
I am no fan of it but i dont judge what others choose to do with their life and/or body.
You could look up adoption as well maybe that would be more appealing to you if your uncomfortable with this whole situation.
good luck on this!

also from what i understand, it will run you anywhere from 500 to 600 dollars
insurance will NOT cover abortions
and ppl she asked for advice not a prayer session

Answer 8

If this is your choice, you need to do it as soon as possible, the longer you wait the more problems there will be in the future. I suggest talking with someone before you are completely 100% for sure-they have guidance counselors at planned parenthood and at other agency who deal soley with pregancy related issues.

You can get abortion information and assistance at Planned Parenthood and other family planning centers, women's health centers, youth centers, and departments of health or social services. Or you can call the National Abortion Federation hotline: [phone].

To make an appointment with the Planned Parenthood center nearest you for information about abortion and your other pregnancy options, call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN.

Abortion Options

Early in pregnancy, you have two options for ending a pregnancy — medication abortion or abortion by vacuum aspiration. (The information about procedures is presented alphabetically.) Medication abortion is the use of medicine to end a pregnancy. Vacuum aspiration is the use of gentle suction to end pregnancy.

Pregnancy is usually dated from the first day of the last menstrual cycle. You may choose medication abortion if you are early enough in pregnancy — this may be defined as up to 49, 56, or 63 days, depending on how the medicine is taken. After 63 days, vacuum aspiration is your only abortion option during the first trimester, which is calculated as the first 14 weeks after the first day of a woman's last menstrual period.

After the first trimester, dilation and evacuation (D&E) is the most common abortion procedure. In a D&E, the cervix is slowly stretched open. The procedure is completed by emptying the uterus using a combination of suction and medical instruments. Another option, induction — in which premature labor is induced with various medicines — is not widely available.

Abortion Contraindications

Medication Abortion
You should not have medication abortion if you

* are too far along in pregnancy
* are unsure about having the procedure
* are unwilling to have a vacuum aspiration if needed
* cannot return for follow-up visits
* do not have access to a telephone, transportation, and back-up medical care
* have a known or suspected molar pregnancy — one in which the placenta develops abnormally
* have severe adrenal gland, heart, kidney, or liver problems
* take any medicine that should not be combined with the medications used in medication abortion — methotrexate, mifepristone, or misoprostol
* take anti-clotting medication or have blood-clotting disorders
* are unwilling to have your IUD — if you have one — removed before taking the medicine

Special considerations may be necessary if you

* are breastfeeding
* have chronic heart, liver, respiratory, or kidney disease
* have an infection or are sick
* have severe anemia
* have uncontrolled high blood pressure
* have any other serious health problem

Vacuum Aspiration and D&E
You should not have vacuum aspiration or D&E if you

* are unsure about having the procedure

Special considerations may be necessary if you

* are extremely overweight
* are running a fever
* have an infection in your uterus
* have certain kinds of sexually transmitted infections
* have certain serious health problems
* have problems with anesthesia
* have seizures more than once a week

Effectiveness

Medication Abortion
There are two types of medication abortion offered in the U.S. — mifepristone medication abortion and methotrexate medication abortion. Mifepristone and methotrexate affect the body differently. Mifepristone is used more often than methotrexate because it is more effective and more predictable. Mifepristone is 96-97 percent effective. Methotrexate is about 92-96 percent effective.

Some of the medicines used in medication abortion may cause serious birth defects if pregnancy continues. So, if they don't work, vacuum aspiration should be done.

Vacuum Aspiration and D&E
Vacuum aspiration and D&E abortion are more than 99 percent effective. Failure to end a pregnancy can happen due to unusual conditions: there can be more than one chamber in the uterus, or the pregnancy may not be in the uterus. Repeated aspiration or other treatment may be needed if the initial procedure does not end the pregnancy.

Comparing Risks

If you choose abortion, you will also want to compare the benefits, risks, and side effects of each of your options. For example, both medication abortion and early vacuum aspiration are extremely safe. But current data suggest that medication abortion may carry a higher risk of death than early vacuum aspiration abortion. Even so, both procedures are much safer than abortion later in pregnancy or carrying a pregnancy to term.

Some women prefer medication abortion because they feel its benefits outweigh its risks. Other women prefer vacuum aspiration abortion because they feel its benefits outweigh its risks. Your clinician can help you decide, but the choice is up to you.

Answer 9

legally planned parenthood does it up to 16 weeks after that it has to be a life threating reason why your terminating the pregnancy which has to be done by your doctor, the cost varies depending on how far along you are but you looking at a price of $500 or more and your insurance might cover it, visit plannedparenthood.org to see if there is a clinic near you

Answer 10

Call planned parenthood for the details instead of asking people on the internet. It is a far to sensative and personal subject to be asking in this manner.
I am not religious but use protection next time.