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Types of Abortion Services Offered by Clinics
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Key Points
- Confirm the clinic is legally registered and licensed
- Review its privacy and confidentiality policies.
- It must have clear contact details and a physical address.
- Avoid clinics that guarantee results or rush decisions.
What is an Abortion Clinic?
Gauteng
Johannesburg
Sandton Rosebank Bryanston Parkhurst Melville Linden Bedfordview Greenside Northcliff Hyde Park Illovo Parktown Fourways Rivonia Braamfontein Johannesburg CBDPretoria (Tshwane)
Arcadia Brooklyn Hatfield Lynnwood Menlyn Centurion Montana Sunnyside Woodhill Faerie GlenAn abortion
What to expect during a visit
- Consultation : You will meet with a nurse or doctor to review your medical history and discuss the pros and cons of each abortion method.
- Testing : The clinic may do a physical check and blood tests to make sure you are healthy for the procedure.
- The Procedure : If you choose an in-clinic abortion, it is done in a private room using local anaesthetic or sedation to keep you comfortable.
- Recovery : After a surgical abortion, you usually rest in a recovery room for 30 minutes to 2 hours before going home.
Safety and Legality
In South Africa, abortions must be done by a registered nurse or doctor at a clinic approved by the Department of Health. Reputable clinics, do not offer abortion services in public places such as taxi ranks, shops or meeting patients on street corners.