Third Trimester Abortion Procedures

Dilations & Extraction

Also known as Partial Birth Abortion, D & X, Intact D & X, or Intrauterine Cranial Decompression, this surgical abortion procedure is used after 21 weeks gestation.

Induction Abortion

In this rarely used abortion procedure, potassium chloride, salt water or urea is injected into the amniotic sac. Along with this, pitocin is injected intravenously and prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina.

Note: Hope Pregnancy Resource Center does not provide or make referrals for abortions. We do strive to provide accurate information about abortion procedures & effects in order to ensure our clients make informed pregnancy choices.