Pregnancy Testing & Options Counseling

Our pregnancy tests are extremely accurate and can detect a pregnancy very early. If your test is negative, we can discuss various birth control methods with you. If your test is positive, we will provide information on all of your options and can give you information on prenatal care, adoption or abortion.

Non-Surgical (Medical) Abortion

If you are less than 8 weeks pregnant, you may be eligible for a medical abortion. This is a safe and effective method of ending a pregnancy using a combination of medications: Mifepristone (formerly known as RU-486) and Misoprostol. You should speak with our clinicians to determine if this is a good option for you.

Surgical Abortion

If you are up to 13.6 weeks pregnant, you may choose to have a surgical abortion. This process uses a vacuum aspiration technique and will involve a local anesthetic to better assist you during the procedure. You should speak with our clinicians for more detailed information about this option.

Follow-Up Exam

You will be scheduled for a follow-up exam approximately two to three weeks after your procedure. It is extremely important that you keep this appointment as our clinicians will check in on your comfort level and review the birth control method you choose to prevent future unintended pregnancies.

Have an Appointment?

What to Bring:

• Your photo ID (you will not be seen without photo ID)
• Photo ID for anyone coming with you, if you choose to bring someone
• Your insurance card, if you have already arranged to use health insurance. Contact the Health Center to make these arrangements at 610.692.1770.
• Payment. We do not accept cash for abortion procedures. You may pay by check, credit card or money order.

What to expect:

• Escorts: PPCC volunteers will be outside the building to greet you, help you park, and walk you into the building. They are there to help you and distract you from the annoyance of our protestors.
• Protestors: when you arrive, there may be protestors outside the building. They are there to make you feel uncomfortable; the best thing to do is ignore them completely. Please do not speak to them or take any material they offer you. Please ask the person with you to do the same. Answering the protestors back only makes them behave more inappropriately.
• Time: you will be at our health center for several hours the day of your procedure. It is important that you allow yourself time to relax and rest before leaving. If you bring someone with you, please let them know in advance that they may be waiting several hours.
• Care and compassion: we are professional, caring women who will do everything possible to make you comfortable. Please do not hesitate to ask questions before your appointment or during. We are here for you.

Fees:

• Surgical Abortion (up to 11 weeks) - $400
• Surgical Abortion (11 – 13.6 weeks) - $450
• Medical Abortion (up to 8 weeks) - $400

Some insurance companies cover the abortion procedure. To see if your insurance company covers medical or surgical abortion, please call our Health Center at 610-692-1770.

If you choose to use your health insurance, you must inform the Health Center staff before the day of your procedure. If you do not, you will not be permitted to use your health insurance and will have to pay for your procedure in full. It is important that you bring you insurance card with you on the day of your procedure.

PPCC is not permitted to offer abortion procedures on a sliding fee scale. Everyone must pay for their procedure in full or using their insurance, if appropriate.

For safety reasons, we do not accept cash for abortion procedures. You may pay using check, credit card or money order the day of your appointment. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Don't let the cost of an abortion make your decision for you.

If you are getting an abortion and need help paying for the procedure please talk to us, financial assistance may be available to help you.

Women who qualify may receive some financial assistance for their visit. When you schedule your appointment you will be offered the chance to find out if this assistance is available for you.

Women shouldn’t have to postpone or even forgo an abortion because of lack of funds.

Informed Consent

Pennsylvania requires any woman seeking an abortion to receive information about the abortion procedure at least 24 hours before the procedure is performed. This information is known as Informed Consent. As required by law, a licensed physician will provide this information to you within the required time period, answer any and all questions you may have, and offer support.

Minors

Young women under the age of 18 are required to notify a parent or guardian of their decision to have an abortion. This is required by the state of Pennsylvania, not PPCC. For those who can not get a parent’s consent and need assistance, a volunteer attorney can help you through a judicial bypass process. For more information, contact us at ppchestercty.pa@ppccpa.org or 1-800-230-PLAN.

Questions?

Contact the West Chester Health Center at 610-692-1770 or call 1-800-230-PLAN.