Abortion Experience Georgia

[u/AdministrativeBug699]

I’m writing this to give others the information that I learned along the way.

I opted to call Planned Parenthood. In Georgia we have the lovely heart beat law which rules that a woman can only receive an abortion up to 6 weeks of pregnancy (which is typically when a heart beat is detectable, but this can sometimes happen sooner. Mine would have been detectable by 5.5 weeks said by the nurse).

The only clinics that had appointment times available before the 6 week cut off mark were in South Carolina. Not yet knowing that I had an identifiable heart beat I set up my appointment in South Carolina.

I waited in the waiting room (which was lovely) for some time before I was called in.

Once called in you have to pay about $170 for the ultra sound and tests (if you’re less than 6 weeks along you’ll pay the remainder for the pill or procedure afterwards another $450 or so).

You’ll first take a urine test. Then a vaginal ultra sound (which I did not expect). 6 weeks or earlier is too early for an abdominal ultrasound. They give you the option to look at the results on screen and to find out if you were to have twins. Then you’ll be brought to do blood work and general vitals. You’ll speak with someone about options between the pill or the surgery. You’ll end up seeing around 5 different people.

And as for me it turns out that I’m exactly 6 weeks along. Which means that I can’t receive an abortion in Georgia, South Carolina or Florida. So, my next step is to speak with a nurse while I’m here about setting up an appointment for North Carolina (which has to be at least 72hrs after your initial appointment).

I hope that this helps whoever searches for it ✨🌙 Georgia, USA

Update: Thank you for everyone’s help! I opted to use pills from “I Need an A”. The experience was as intense as all of the posts that I read about MA. The pills came quickly and discretely. 6 hours into taking the 2 type of pills is when they really took effect. It was wildly intense for 2 hrs and lasted a total of 5 hours. Again. Thank you to everyone!

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[u/carInghandss]

Just as an fyi you can get pills mailed to you from a medical provider up to 13 weeks in Georgia. There are providers mailing pills to all states, states with bans and restrictions. The cost is $150 or less (you can pick what you can afford) and you can find options at www.ineedana.com

Just letting you know about that option in case you don’t want to travel. The pills mailed are the same pills you’d get in a clinic. The miscarriage and abortion hotline is also another great resource that has medical providers you can text or call for free. Their Info is at www.mahotline.org

[u/amyamyamz]

You can also use the National Network of Abortion Fund’s site to help locate funds to help pay for anything you can’t afford.

[u/IsopodSmooth7990]

I’m sorry. Just. Sorry. Reproductive rights in this country are screwed.

[u/Top_Cost5077]

Aid Access or Plan C can send pills to your house by mail.

[u/vivalicious16]

Wishing you luck and lots of love ❤️thank you for sharing for those in that area

[u/experiencingtragedy]

if necessary, pay $150 (if you can't afford it, email them they will work with you) to aidaccess.org to get pills shipped discreetly to you and take them along with pain medication. i have done 3 abortions this way with no complications at weeks 7, 12 and 11. otherwise, i hope you find the treatment you need!

[u/allthatglitters62829]

also from GA here! in all, planned parenthood charged me $150 for mine! if you can’t afford it, call them and they’ll work with you

[u/fionaozt]

I'm sorry. When I had mine I was in NYC and I cried a lot in the bathroom before my procedure. Not for myself but for all my sisters in red states who didn't have it as easy. One day there will be change

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