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Información sobre el aborto

AGAPE provides free abortion information in Des Moines, Iowa

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If you’re considering abortion in Iowa, AGAPE is here to provide you with free and confidential support. We offer free ultrasound services performed by medically licensed personnel to confirm a viable (pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic) pregnancy, date your pregnancy, and help you understand your specific options. Our team provides education about abortion procedures, including methods available based on your pregnancy stage, as well as information about abortion laws in Iowa.

Abortion is legal in Iowa with restrictions. Abortion is banned at around 6 weeks of pregnancy and has some other restrictions on abortion access except to preserve the life of the mother. If you are under the age of 18, you must notify a parent or legal guardian to get an abortion in Iowa. To better understand your options, schedule an appointment to meet with our team and learn fact-based, detailed information about abortion.

Medical Abortion

Medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill or RU-486, is used through 10 weeks. This method uses two drugs, the first to terminate the pregnancy and the second to expel the pregnancy. Some side effects and potential risks of the abortion pill method include:

  • An incomplete abortion requiring surgery
  • Heavy and prolonged bleeding
  • Abdominal and/or pelvic pain
  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • Infection

Surgical Abortion

Surgical abortion is performed in a clinic. There are different types of surgical procedures depending on how far along you are. Each procedure requires your cervix to be dilated. Vacuum aspiration, a curette (scraping tool), and possibly forceps are used to remove the pregnancy. Though rare, there are some possible side effects and risks of surgical abortion which include:

  • Perforation of the uterus
  • Damage to the cervix
  • Scar tissue on the uterine wall
  • Infection
  • Heavy bleeding
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