You can talk through your pregnancy options with our registered midwife in a confidential, non-judgemental consultation. We can answer clinical questions about early medical abortion, what treatment involves, expected bleeding and cramping, follow-up, contraception and what happens if you need additional care.
If you would like dedicated emotional counselling before or after an abortion, we can explain your options and refer you to an appropriate counselling service. Counselling is optional and is not required to access abortion care in New Zealand.
Some people want time to talk through how they feel before making a decision; others feel certain about their decision and do not want counselling. Both are valid. We provide factual, respectful information and can arrange or suggest independent counselling if you would find that helpful.
After an early medical abortion, cramping and bleeding usually begin after misoprostol. Nausea, diarrhoea, chills and fatigue can occur. We explain pain relief, expected symptoms, warning signs and how to reach our 24/7 on-call clinical support during your care. Follow-up is used to confirm that the abortion has completed.
Support can include clinical follow-up, discussion of contraception, help understanding your results, and referral for counselling if you would like additional emotional support. You can also contact us if you are worried about symptoms after treatment or have questions about what is normal.
