Category: Pregnancy termination surgery

Women from all types of backgrounds may choose to have an abortion (also known as a termination) in the UK. It is legal up to 24 weeks, or after 24 weeks in limited circumstances (for example, if there is a risk to the mother’s life), in line with the Abortion Act 1967. Whatever your circumstances,…

If you have just found out that you’re pregnant, but don’t want to be, you may be experiencing feelings of panic, fear or confusion. Some women may even feel shame, particularly those in certain cultures where abortion is seen as a taboo subject. However, it’s important to know that you are not alone – 21…

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and don’t feel ready to be a mother? Everyone’s circumstances are different but the decision to end a pregnancy is yours alone and almost never taken lightly. If you are considering a pregnancy termination, you will need to know about abortion in the UK, what your options are and…

Making the decision to terminate a pregnancy is usually not an easy one. In addition, what follows is another key choice: medical abortion or surgical abortion? What is the difference and what are the pros and cons of both? Let’s break it down. Medical abortion vs surgical abortion: what’s the difference? Medical abortion is when…

“Whilst women are confident in their decision to have an abortion, others are unsure and have many questions.” explains renowned Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist at The Gynae Centre. If you are not 100% – and even if your mind is set – the best thing you can do is to arm yourself with all…

Considering abortion options is not something most women ever wish to undertake. However, around 185,000 women, aged between 15-44, have an abortion in the UK each year. For many it’s a difficult and emotionally fraught decision. Therefore, it’s important that once the decision to have an abortion has been made you have the right information…