Abortion

Abortion
Become well-informed before choosing to have an abortion
Decision Making
The choice for an abortion is not made thoughtlessly or easily. Women choose abortion for varied and deeply personal reasons. Many women find it helpful to discuss the decision with their partner, a family member, a close friend, their doctor, a clergyman, or a counselor. This personal issue calls for empathy and understanding in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
Services We Offer
A Capital Women’s Health Clinic (ACWH), a private physician’s office has been providing abortion care to women up to 14 weeks of pregnancy since 1982.
A medication or medical abortion, commonly known as the Abortion Pill is available up to 11 weeks. In-clinic procedures from 11.1 up to 14 weeks.
Virginia Abortion Laws
Virginia, the following restrictions on abortion were in effect as of January 1, 2021:
- Health plans offered in the state’s health exchange under the Affordable Care Act can only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment, or in cases of rape or incest.
- Abortion is covered in insurance policies for public employees only in cases of life endangerment, rape, incest or fetal impairment.
- The parent of a minor must consent and be notified before an abortion is provided.
- Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape, incest or fetal impairment.
- An abortion during the third trimester may be performed only if the patient’s life or health is endangered.
- More information – Guttmacher Institute
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