While some states in Australia, like South Australia, have terminations covered by the public health system, other states have private abortion clinics. Unfortunately, access to abortion due to cost and legal restrictions means access to the procedure is not equal for Australian women. But if you are seeking an abortion , here is the breakdown of costs. Abortions can be performed by either a medical or surgical procedure, and prices range depending on what state you are seeking the procedure.
The fact of the matter is the cost of an abortion greatly varies according to state, location, the method of termination and gestation, so let's break it down. Medical abortions involve taking drugs and is usually recommended in the first nine weeks of pregnancy.
The two medications required for a medical abortion - Mifepristone RU and Misoprostol - vary in terms of cost depending on the state in which you live. If you have any concerns after having a medical abortion you can call the Marie Stopes International 24 hour advice number on Working through your options - www. Family planning NSW client resource on contraception — www. Teenage pregnancy Journal of General Practice; 49 6 , Donate and support us. Talkline Home Factsheets Individuals Abortion Unplanned Pregnancy: Abortion Unplanned Pregnancy: Abortion This fact sheet is for women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and want information about abortion.
Am I pregnant? Someone to talk to: Unplanned pregnancies happen to women of all ages and from all backgrounds. There are three options to consider when you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy: continue the pregnancy with a partner or on your own continue the pregnancy followed by adoption or foster care terminate the pregnancy abortion.
How is an abortion done? Medical abortion A medical abortion may be done by a trained GP or gynaecologist A medical abortion can be provided when you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. A medical abortion happens in two stages: you will be given a tablet called mifepristone to take straight away you will then be given tablets to take hours later at home. These tablets are called misoprostol After taking both of these tablets you will experience something similar to a miscarriage.
Abortion: the law Abortion is legal in all states and territories of Australia under certain circumstances and when done by a registered health professional. Do I need a referral? How much will it cost? On the day Before the abortion a doctor or nurse will talk with you about what is involved in the abortion, what the risks are and what to do to take care of yourself afterwards.
Contraception It's important to think about what contraception you're going to use after the abortion. Follow up You should seek immediate medical help if you have: very heavy bleeding fever pain that isn't improved with simple pain killers You can seek help from: the clinic where you had the abortion done your GP hospital emergency department You will need a check-up weeks after a medical abortion.
Download as a PDF Factsheet. Are you Suitable? This is not for everyone! How it Works Step-by-Step. Rest Assured You'll be in Good Hands. After the first trimester, costs increase significantly. Costs are also much higher in regional areas. But in South Australia and the NT they are mostly free because provision is largely public. In all other states abortions are almost always provided by private abortion clinics.
The private market is dominated by one player — Marie Stopes International — which has the sole distribution rights over RU through its subsidiary MS Health , and is the largest provider of abortions through its clinics. It is also responsible for training and accrediting doctors with the right to prescribe medical abortion drugs. The fees charged by Marie Stopes International in Australia help towards subsidising reproductive healthcare in developing countries including Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea.
Children by Choice, a pro-choice pregnancy counselling service based in Brisbane, regularly crowdfunds abortions for women who would otherwise be unable to afford them. Many clinics now also provide a cheaper telemedicine option. There are significant legal and cultural barriers that discourage doctors and hospitals from providing abortions and push their provision into the private sector.
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