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Abortion

  • Click Here for Health and Safety Checklist.
  • LifeChoices does not perform or refer for abortions.
LifeChoices Offers
  • Laboratory quality Pregnancy testing.
  • Limited obstetrical ultrasound to verify pregnancy*.
  • STI Testing (For information on the risk of STI's and Abortion click here)
Information on Abortion procedures
  • Manual Vacuum Aspiration- within 7 week of your period.
  • Suction Curettage- within 6 to 14 weeks of your period.
  • Dilation and Evacuation-within 13-14 weeks after period.
  • Late Term Abortion-from 20 weeks to full term.
  • RU 486 (Abortion Pill)- within 4 to 7 weeks after period.

Adoption

  • LifeChoices is not an adoption agency.
LifeChoices Offers
  • Laboratory quality Pregnancy testing
  • Limited obstetrical ultrasound to verify pregnancy*
  • Verification for Medicaid and WIC applications
Information on types of adoption.
  • Resources to make an informed decision about adoption.

Parenting

LifeChoices Offers
  • Laboratory quality Pregnancy testing
  • Limited obstetrical ultrasound to verify pregnancy*.
  • Verification for Medicaid and WIC applications.
  • Resources in the community to help you with material needs.
  • Parenting Classes: Earn vouchers to get diapers and wipes. For a current list of LifeChoices Parenting Classes, contact the LifeChoices office.
*Ultrasounds are offered on a limited bases. The Health Care Professional at the clinic will determine if an ultrasound will be available at the time of the appointment.
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