top of page
jamie-lVpss1wrXv0-unsplash_edited.jpg

Types of Abortions

Learn more about medication abortions (the abortion pill) and in-clinic abortion procedures

Medication abortion - the abortion pill

Medication abortion, the abortion pill, are two drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol) taken at the same time vaginally or in separate doses  orally (one at the clinic and one at home.) ​It is FDA-approved through 10 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period (LMP).

If you are considering a medication abortion or ordering the abortion pill online, contact us to learn more about how it works, side effects, and what options are available to you in California. 

In-Clinic Abortions:

suction abortion

Suction abortion procedure or vacuum aspiration abortion, can be performed up to 14-16 weeks after a woman's LMP. It is the most common early surgical abortion method and it is an outpatient procedure.

If you are still in your first trimester, contact us to learn more about how the procedure works and what options are available to you.

Dilation and evacuation

D&E abortion is typically performed 13 weeks or more after a woman's last known period (LMP), and is combined with suction abortion. It is the most common second-trimester surgical abortion method. Local anesthesia or sedation is commonly utilized. 

If you are in your second trimester and considering abortion, contact us to learn more about in-clinic abortion procedures and what options are available to you.

Things to Note: We do not perform abortion methods. 

Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County

  • Instagram
  • Facebook

GET DIRECTIONS

CLINIC HOURS

QUICK LINKS

Midtown Santa Cruz Clinic:
Monday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Wednesday - Thursday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Watsonville Clinic

Monday-Thursday:
10am-5pm

Downtown Santa Cruz Clinic
Tuesday-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.

While our practitioners do not provide abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. 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.

Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | Notice of Privacy Practices

© 2025 - Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County - All Rights Reserved

bottom of page