Finding Abortion Care in the US: A Guide for Recent Immigrants

Question
QUESTION: hi,i am from india and i have come to US very recently. I have 2 kids but unfortunately our planning failed and i have become pregnant.I want an abortion.I have no idea the which methods of abortions are safe. I am in my 7 week of pregnancy.i want to know if MVA method is safe and suitable for me.should i meet a gynacologist first or can i go to NAF clinic directly which is in our city?please guide me.

ANSWER: Dear Seema,
Manual Vacuum Aspiration is the safest and most simple way to end an early pregnancy.  Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to find a doctor who offers specialized early abortion services.  The best resource for private doctors who offer Manual Aspiration and the Abortion Pill is EarlyAbortion.com.  The doctors that are listed on this site are excellent doctors, and you will get the best care.  If you are not near one of these doctors, a NAF clinic, or an NCAP clinic is your second best choice.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com
New York City


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QUESTION: i am unable to find the doctor who provides MVA in my place.but i have visited the NAF clinic(choice medical group) and spoke to them.so can i approach them for the abortion?

Answer
Yes, National Abortion Federation Clinics are reputable.  You should get good care there.  You may want to consider the abortion pill at this stage of pregnancy if the manual aspiration procedure is not available.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com