{"id":917,"date":"2026-03-09T04:04:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sapregnancy-client.extend.website\/?page_id=917"},"modified":"2026-03-09T04:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:20:34","slug":"abortion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sapregnancy-client.extend.website\/?page_id=917","title":{"rendered":"Abortion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.35)&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-255da17d-2137-44af-bb73-5df9154030b5%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Abortion Information and Education<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Features&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f3f5fa&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|0px|75px|0px|true|false&#8221; top_divider_height=&#8221;14px&#8221; top_divider_repeat=&#8221;18x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_tablet=&#8221;9x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_phone=&#8221;4x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might be considering an abortion. Prior to any abortion, confirming a positive pregnancy test and having an ultrasound are important. There are different types of procedures (and risks) depending on how far along you are. An ultrasound dates a pregnancy, confirms the location of the pregnancy, and checks for viability (if you have a living pregnancy).\u00a0 Our supportive medical team can provide this at no cost and in a non-judgmental and caring manner.\u00a0 \u00a0Call or text us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:210.880.9522\">210.880.9522<\/a><a href=\"tel:210.880.9522\">\u00a0<\/a><span>to set up an appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||71px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sapregnancy-client.extend.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_584100137-800.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AdobeStock_584100137 800&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;|10vw|10vw|10vw|&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(173,180,208,0.2)&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"accord-intro\">\n<h1>Abortion Information<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Do I Need to Know About Abortion?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Abortion is a serious medical procedure.\u00a0 There are two options: medical\/chemical and surgical.<\/p>\n<p>Although these procedures are illegal in the state of Texas,<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54934987 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54934987 BCX0\">we care about your health and safety. I<\/span><\/span>f you are considering an abortion, we provide information on the procedures specific to your pregnancy and how each may affect your body, risks, and what to do if complications arise.<\/p>\n<p>Our licensed medical staff is here to answer any questions you have.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are the Different Types of Abortion?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The Abortion Pill (also known as medical\/chemical abortion, mifeprex, RU-486)<\/h4>\n<p>The abortion pill causes an abortion. 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Sometimes other medicines for pain or sedation will be given by mouth or through a vein.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Your cervix will be opened with a small instrument.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A suction tube (cannula)<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65804851 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65804851 BCX0\">will be used to remove the fetus<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>and pregnancy tissue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>There will be cramping, and some women may have nausea or feel faint.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the Complications of Abortion?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The abortion pill has a 4 times higher complication rate than surgical abortions.<\/p>\n<p>Be Aware: 8%-10% of women will require a surgical abortion to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p>If you perform an abortion procedure without medical supervision, be sure to seek emergency medical attention if you experience the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy bleeding: soaking through 2 pads an hour for 2 or more hours.<\/li>\n<li>Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.<\/li>\n<li>Fever higher than 100.4 F lasting more than 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Severe abdominal or back pain<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123008668 BCX0\">that<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123008668 BCX0\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123008668 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>respond to pain medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are the Risks?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Just like any other surgical or medical procedure, there are health risks associated with abortion.<\/p>\n<p>Some risks of the abortion pill include incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, and infection.<\/p>\n<p>A surgical abortion can lead to damage to the cervix, uterus, and other internal organs.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme risks include sepsis, fertility loss, and death.<\/p>\n<p>If you have more questions, our licensed medical staff is here for you and can give you factual information about the risks of these procedures.\u00a0 Reach out and schedule your no-cost appointment today at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:210.880.9522\">210.880.9522<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;References&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjkyMyJ9fQ==@&#8221; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abortion Information and EducationIf you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might be considering an abortion. 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