Abortion Information

Learn how we assist you in the first step of your abortion decision.

An unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming. Cumming Women’s Center can help answer your important medical questions about abortion at no cost to you.  During an appointment, our licensed medical professionals will address your concerns and explain abortion options.

Our Goal Is For You To Be Educated And Empowered As You Determine What’s Next For You.

An Appointment May Include:

  • Easy-to-understand information about all abortion options
  • Lab-certified pregnancy testing–a medical necessity before an abortion
    • Our pregnancy tests are lab-quality, high-sensitivity urine tests with instant results by the day of a missed period
  • Ultrasound – An ultrasound is performed to:
    • Confirm pregnancy
    • Determine fetal age
    • Determine due date
    • Determine location of the pregnancy (intrauterine/ectopic)
  • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing and possible treatment
    • Reduces the risk of potential infection connected to an abortion procedure
  • Hemoglobin and Hematocrit testing
    • This is a test to check for anemia
  • Decision Support
    • During an appointment our staff will:
      • Be with you each step of the way: A staff member known as a Patient Care Advocate will walk with you during your appointment with us.
      • Offer a listening ear: We care about you and want to understand your unique situation. You will be able to talk to a medical professional and a patient care advocate in a non-judgmental, confidential environment.
  • Please read appointment instructions before your appointment

Types of Abortion

Medical Abortion

  • Involves taking two types of medicine to end the pregnancy

Surgical Abortion

  • Having a procedure by a doctor to end the pregnancy

Read more about abortion options in the state of Georgia. (Eng | Esp)

FAQs

If you test positive for a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), an abortion procedure can increase your risk of complications or further infections. It’s medically recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to undergo an STI screening and receive proper treatment before getting an abortion

It is important to consider all your options when faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

The type of abortion and when it can be done depends on how far along you are. We offer ultrasounds at no cost to you to date a pregnancy and can educate you on your options based on how far along you are.

Yes. It is important to confirm that your pregnancy is located in the uterus and is developing before ending a pregnancy with the abortion pill. An ultrasound confirms a pregnancy.

Cumming Women’s Center, located in Forsyth County, Georgia, considers you as a whole person. Each aspect of your life (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) is important. Our medical professionals and patient care advocates will work with you on an individual basis to determine how we can best meet your needs.