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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* If you want to get an abortion in Toronto, the process is fairly straight-forward. You should first decide where you want to get an abortion. You have three options: 1) a hospital 2) [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control] or 3) a free-standing clinic. The main difference between these options is that hospitals use general anesthetic (you will be asleep) during the procedure. Meanwhile, The Bay Centre For Birth Control and free-standing clinics use local anesthetic to numb your uterus (you will be awake). Also, some free-standing clinics only offer surgical abortion (not medical abortion). If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, there may also be differences in price, so you should contact them and see which one works best for you. | * If you want to get an abortion in Toronto, the process is fairly straight-forward. You should first decide where you want to get an abortion. You have three options: 1) a hospital 2) [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control] or 3) a free-standing clinic. The main difference between these options is that hospitals use general anesthetic (you will be asleep) during the procedure. Meanwhile, The Bay Centre For Birth Control and free-standing clinics use local anesthetic to numb your uterus (you will be awake). Also, some free-standing clinics only offer surgical abortion (not medical abortion). If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, there may also be differences in price, so you should contact them and see which one works best for you.<ref>[http://teenhealthsource.com/pregnancy/abortion-providers-gta/ Abortion Providers in the GTA]</ref> | ||
* Note that the Bay Centre for Birth Control offers surgical abortions if you are under 8 weeks pregnant and medical abortions if you are under 7 weeks pregnant. If you have been pregnant for longer than 7-8 weeks, you'll probably need to get an abortion at a hospital or free-standing clinic. | * Note that the Bay Centre for Birth Control offers surgical abortions if you are under 8 weeks pregnant and medical abortions if you are under 7 weeks pregnant. If you have been pregnant for longer than 7-8 weeks, you'll probably need to get an abortion at a hospital or free-standing clinic. | ||
* Once you have picked where you'll get an abortion, you should make an appointment. To make an appointment at a free-standing clinic, you should call the clinic. To make an appointment at a hospital, you should contact [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control], which will make the arrangements for you. Before you can be referred to a hospital, you'll have a 3 hour assessment appointment that may include an ultrasound, a physical, blood work, and counseling. Then, BCBC will tell you when and where you'll get an abortion. | * Once you have picked where you'll get an abortion, you should make an appointment. To make an appointment at a free-standing clinic, you should call the clinic. To make an appointment at a hospital, you should contact [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control], which will make the arrangements for you. Before you can be referred to a hospital, you'll have a 3 hour assessment appointment that may include an ultrasound, a physical, blood work, and counseling. Then, BCBC will tell you when and where you'll get an abortion. | ||
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* Dr. Kathy Chu: Surgical: up to 8 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $40. Address: 200-371 Neilson Rd (Neilson & Sheppard). 416-284-0888 | * Dr. Kathy Chu: Surgical: up to 8 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $40. Address: 200-371 Neilson Rd (Neilson & Sheppard). 416-284-0888 | ||
* [http://mwclinic.com Mississauga Woman’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 16 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $120. 101 Queensway W, Suite 401 (Queensway & Hurontario). 905-629-4516 | * [http://mwclinic.com Mississauga Woman’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 16 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $120. 101 Queensway W, Suite 401 (Queensway & Hurontario). 905-629-4516 | ||
* [http://bramptonwomensclinic.com Brampton Women’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 18.5 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $150.2250 Bovaird Dr E, Suite 602 (Torbram & Bovaird). 905-789-7474. | * [http://bramptonwomensclinic.com Brampton Women’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 18.5 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $150.2250 Bovaird Dr E, Suite 602 (Torbram & Bovaird). 905-789-7474. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||