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Abortion Clinics in Maine

If you have an appointment for an abortion, you can complete your paperwork here or on the patient portal here .

We offer many options for abortion care, including aspiration abortions in our Augusta office, medication abortions at our clinics around the state or by telehealth, and abortion pills that can be picked up at our clinics or sent through the mail.

How Much does an Abortion Cost in Maine?

The cost of an abortion is $525. We accept MaineCare. We can help you find out if your insurance will cover abortion and we have financial assistance for those in need. Look at MaineCare Eligibility Guidelines here to see if you qualify for MaineCare. For expedited enrollment in MaineCare, please go to a DHHS Office or contact us to find out about Presumptive Eligibility.

If you’d like to talk with someone about your options when faced with an unintended pregnancy, come to any of our clinics or meet with us online. If you’d like to speak with someone over the phone, you can contact All-Options, judgment-free support in making decisions about abortion, adoption, and parenting. If you decide to have an abortion, we will provide excellent care and support.

Call 207-922-3222 to schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our staff members.

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Aspiration Abortion

In-clinic, same day procedure up to 14 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period.

What is an Aspiration Abortion?

ASPIRATION ABORTION, or “in-clinic abortion”, is offered up to 14 weeks from the first day of the last period (if you are more than 14 weeks, please call and we can help you find a provider). It is completed in a single visit. The entire visit may take 2-4 hours; however, the procedure itself is brief, usually lasting 5-10 minutes. After local numbing medication is used, the cervix is dilated. Then gentle suction is used to empty the uterus. It is normal to have cramping during the procedure, ranging from mild to strong. This cramping decreases quickly and patients often have mild to no cramping at all by the end of their visit.

What happens during an Aspiration Abortion visit?

Aspiration abortion, or “in-clinic abortion”, is offered up to 14 weeks from the first day of the last period. With an aspiration abortion, the cervix is dilated and gentle suction is used to remove the contents of the uterus.
When you arrive at the clinic, our staff will buzz you in the front door. Before entering the clinic, any bags, backpacks, purses, cameras, and electronic equipment should be locked in your car or in one of our lockers. Please turn off your cell phone when you are with staff and in the clinic area. Do not bring any weapons into the building. Bring a photo ID, your payment, and a book to read into the clinic since you will be there for 2-4 hours.
When you enter the clinic, you will check-in, pay, and fill out some short paperwork. You are free to use the bathroom in the clinic (we do not need a urine sample). There are snacks and drinks in the waiting room.
After a short while, a staff member will bring you into a room and explain what to expect for the day, discuss your medical history, review the informed consent, answer any and all questions, give any medications you may need, and may check your blood type.
After some more time in the waiting room, so that the medications can work, you will be called back to an exam room where you will have an ultrasound and the abortion.
After that, you will spend a brief time in our recovery room, have some juice and snacks, get a prescription for birth control if desired, and be on your way.

How do I prepare for my Aspiration Abortion visit?

Please do not take any drugs or alcohol that may impair your ability to consent to an abortion 24 hours prior to coming to your appointment.
Make sure that you have figured out any financial assistance you will need BEFORE arriving for your appointment. If you have any questions, please call us at 207-922-3222 before your appointment. If you arrive without the correct amount of money, we may need to reschedule your appointment.
Eat and drink before your appointment. We also have snacks and drinks available for you in the waiting room.
Arrive on time for the appointment. You do not need to come early.
Bring a photo ID and a book to read. Before entering the clinic, any bags, backpacks, purses, cameras, and electronic equipment, should be locked in your car or in one of our lockers. Please turn off your cell phone when you are with staff and in the clinic area **note, we do not have wifi in our clinic. Do not bring any weapons into the clinic. You may be here for 2-4 hours, and you are able to go in and out of the clinic if you need to.
You do not need a support person for your visit. Our excellent staff will care for you throughout your time with us. If you do bring a support person, that person is allowed to wait with you in the waiting room and be with you for the “talking” part of the visit. Support people are not allowed back in the lab, exam rooms, or recovery. Make sure your support person understands the rules about what you can bring into the clinic.
Dress comfortably, and wear underwear that will fit a pad. You do not need to bring any pads.
At home, it is helpful to have pads or tampons, medicine for cramping (ibuprofen and Tylenol), a heating pad, and a thermometer.

Aspiration Abortion FAQs

We offer aspiration abortion, or “in-clinic abortions”, at our Augusta office. You can call to schedule: 207-922-3222

You can also schedule an aspiration abortion in Portland at Planned Parenthood or in Bangor at the Mabel Wadsworth Center.

Everyone experiences pain differently, so we have different options for pain management. All patients are offered ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and local anesthesia (Lidocaine) to numb the cervix. Additional pain management options, including oral anxiety medication or IV sedation, are available at no additional cost. You can discuss these options with clinic staff when you call to make your appointment. Patients who receive additional pain management need to have a support person who can drive them home after their appointment.

There are no specific activity restrictions after you have an abortion. Many people go home to care for children and/or work that day or the next. If you are able to “take it easy” for a day or two, you may find that you are more comfortable.

You may have some bleeding and cramping on and off for the next few days and weeks. We will go over what to expect in detail when you are in the office, and will provide a way to reach us if you have problems after you leave.

You do not need a follow-up visit with us, but we are happy to see you again if you have any concerns.

Call 207-922-3222 to schedule an appointment

Medication Abortion

Abortion with pills up to 11 weeks from the first day of your last period.

What is the Abortion Pill?

MEDICATION ABORTION (MAB), the abortion pill, is offered up to 77 days (11 weeks) from the first day of your last period. MAB uses 2 medications: MIFEPRISTONE to end the pregnancy, and MISOPROSTOL to expel the pregnancy. We offer medication abortions at our clinics as well as by telehealth to patients in Maine; after the telehealth visit, abortion pills can be picked up at one of our clinics or can be mailed to you directly.

The bleeding and cramping with a medication abortion is heavier than a period and can last for several hours. We will follow-up with a phone call, visit, or blood work to be certain that you are no longer pregnant. If you have an appointment for a medication abortion, and would like to complete your paperwork ahead of time, you can do so here.

What happens during a Medication Abortion?

Medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill, is offered up to 77 days (11 weeks) from the first day of your last period. This method uses a combination of 2 medications. Mifepristone, which ends the pregnancy and misoprostol is used to expel the pregnancy.
Note: If you are going to one of our other clinics, we will go over specific instructions about what to expect when you make your appointment.
If you are coming to Augusta for your medication abortion, we will buzz you in at our door when you arrive. Before entering the clinic, any bags, backpacks, purses, cameras, and electronic equipment, should be locked in your car. Please turn off your cell phone when you are with staff and in the clinic area. Do not bring any weapons into the clinic.
When you enter the clinic, you will check-in, pay, and fill out some short paperwork.
During your visit, you will talk with a staff member about what to expect with the procedure, you may have an ultrasound and labs, and you will get the medications to use at home. You can also discuss birth control options and get pills, patches, rings, or a prescription if you prefer.
You will make a plan for follow-up with staff to make sure the medication abortion is complete either by a phone screening, blood work, or an ultrasound.

How do I prepare for my Medication Abortion visit?

Please do not take any drugs or alcohol that may impair your ability to consent to an abortion 24 hours prior to coming to your appointment.
Make sure that you have figured out any financial assistance you will need BEFORE arriving for your appointment. If you have any questions, please call us at 207-922-3222 before your appointment. If you arrive without the correct amount of money, we may need to reschedule your appointment.
Eat and drink before your appointment. We do not want you coming in with an empty stomach.
Arrive on time for the appointment. You do not need to come early.
Bring a photo ID and a book to read. In Augusta, before entering the clinic, any bags, backpacks, purses, cameras, and electronic equipment, should be locked in your car or in one of our lockers. Please turn off your cell phone when you are with staff and in the clinic area **note, we do not have wifi in our clinic. Do not bring any weapons into the clinic. You may be here for 2-4 hours, and you are able to go in and out of the clinic if you need to.
Dress comfortably, and wear underwear that will fit a pad. You do not need to bring any pads.
At home, it is helpful to have pads or tampons, medicine for cramping (ibuprofen and Tylenol), a heating pad, and a thermometer.

Medication Abortion FAQs

You can get the pills for a medication abortion in our Augusta office as well as other Maine Family Planning clinics throughout the state. We also provide medication abortions by telehealth and then you can pick up the abortion pills at one of our clinics or have them mailed to you directly. If you want to get records of an ultrasound or blood work to us, fill out this form here.

Because the bleeding and cramping of a medication abortion happen while not at the appointment, patients are advised to have a support person with them during the process, and to avoid scheduling work or other responsibilities until the abortion is complete. This may be for 24-48 hours after you take the first medication.

It is normal to have heavy bleeding and cramping during the medication abortion. This is usually complete within 6 hours of taking the second medication. Bleeding and cramping usually taper down after the medication abortion, and it is normal to have light bleeding on and off for the next few days and weeks. We will go over what to expect in detail when you are in the office, and will provide a way to reach us if you have problems after you leave.

Please fill out these forms before your visit.

If you want to get records of an ultrasound or blood work to us, fill out this form here.