Safe Abortion Services and Support in South Africa
Abortion Support is a registered non-profit providing information and support to people needing abortion help in South Africa. If you have an unwanted pregnancy, you can visit our website to be connected with a prescription for abortion pills. Abortion with pills at home is a safe and effective option if your pregnancy is 10 weeks or less.
Safe Abortion with Pills at Home
Abortion-at-home does not involve seeing a doctor in person. Some people prefer this option because it is private and convenient. You can self-manage your abortion with pills, we can help. Regarding the process, here is how this service work:
- Click ‘I Need an Abortion’ to answer questions about your pregnancy. Then, check your email for confirmation and next steps.
- A partner doctor reviews your information to see that at-home abortion is safe for you. You’ll hear back within 24 hours with a prescription for abortion pills OR additional questions.
- Once approved, you’ll collect your medicines and pay for them at a pharmacy near you. We’ll direct you to an abortion-friendly pharmacy.
- The doctor provides instructions on how to safely manage your abortion-at-home. You can get in touch with questions or concerns or visit our Q&A section.
Before you begin, please read all of the doctor’s instructions carefully and reach out with questions or concerns – you are an active partner in your own health.
In-Person Care at Specialized Clinics
If you’re more than 10 weeks, visit an abortion clinic for in-person care. Vaal Women’s Health Clinic is a private abortion clinic established to provide women with safe and effective termination services. We Offer Safe & Private Termination Of Pregnancy Services (Up to 24 Weeks). We serve in vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Meyerton and Sasolburg. Our goal is to make your experience one in which you feel calm, informed, dignified and safe.
Our appointments are one-to-one consultation with a gynaecologist or a professional nurse which will help you decide on best contraception for you. We provide counselling for patients with complicated medical and contraceptive needs, including information and advice on a range of female contraception options.
Costs and Medication Options
There are no other costs involved in the prescription service beyond the medicine. The following table provides an overview of costs based on the provided data:
| Option | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion pills (misoprostol) | Collected at the pharmacy | R220 |
| Combination therapy | Mifepristone and Misoprostol | R950 - R1250 |
| Clinical Termination | In-person (Up to 24 weeks) | Dependent on how far along pregnancy is |
For clinical procedures, please call our clinic so we can give you an accurate pricing.
Recovery and Aftercare
Depending on your procedure you will be consulted by a Nurse and Doctor, they will give you information about the process for your specific procedure. We usually say that you will be in no more discomfort than you would normally be with your period. 8 out of 10 people do not experience pain and usually Paracetamol is enough to help you feel comfortable. We can provide you with suitable pain relief on the day should you be uncomfortable. Heat packs also work effectively.
We suggest you go home and have a sleep after your procedure. We anticipate that you should be ok to go to work the next day or day after. However, we advise against strenuous exercise, heavy lifting or swimming for 1-2 weeks after the procedure. Our staff aim to help by providing a supporting environment, whether you require counselling to help you make a decision or counselling after an abortion to help you feel completely supported.