Abortion in Virginia: Care Up to 26 Weeks With No Mandatory Wait
The Short Answer Finding abortion care can be stressful, especially when time, travel, and state laws create additional challenges. In Virginia, patients have access to legal abortion care later in pregnancy, with services available up to 26 weeks and 6 days in appropriate circumstances. Another important factor is that Virginia does not have a state-mandated […]
Does a Dilation and Evacuation Abortion Hurt? What Patients Should Know
The Short Answer Most patients do not describe a dilation and evacuation abortion as painful, largely because sedation and pain management are built into the process. Discomfort is more commonly compared to strong menstrual cramping, and it’s typically manageable with medication before, during, and after the procedure. Patients can generally expect: Because a dilation and […]