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first trimester medication abortion info

If you are considering the abortion pill, make an appointment today. We provide accurate medical information on medication abortion and other abortion procedures. 

During your appointment(s), you will receive confirmation of pregnancy and an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy is in the uterus, get accurate gestational dating and determine viability. 

Before you decide, you need to find out how far along you are and what abortion and pregnancy options are available to you.

Medication Abortion | The Abortion Pill 

confidential and no-cost

FAQs on the Abortion Pill

What is the abortion pill?

The abortion pill is actually two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, and can be taken in one or two separate doses, either at the clinic or at home. Another name for RU-486 is a medication abortion.​ The abortion pill can cost anywhere between $450-$800.

All services are confidential.

how does it work? when is it taken?

It is usually taken between 4-6 weeks but can be taken up to 11 weeks and 0 days. The abortion pill is not an option for people with certain medical conditions or if the pregnancy occurs outside of the uterus. 

what if I'm in my second trimester?

At your appointment, we can answer all your questions about second-trimester or late-term abortion procedures and give you information and resources for pregnancy options in your first, second, or third trimester.

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Midtown Santa Cruz Clinic:
Monday 10:00am–5:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am–7:00pm

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10am-5pm

Downtown Santa Cruz Clinic

Monday-Thursday

10am-5pm

Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County exists to educate, support, and empower women and families in Santa Cruz County, and California. We provide accurate information, medical services, and practical support with a holistic and compassionate approach. ​We are here for you.

Our practitioners provide obstetric ultrasound, prenatal care, well-woman care and STD/STI testing and treatment.  The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice.​ We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party.

Things to note: We do not perform or refer for abortions.

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