Before an abortion, get the information you need.

What is a pre-abortion consultation? The exact services vary by provider and pregnancy center, but the goal is to help you understand the pregnancy and the abortion method you are considering before you move forward.

Depending on the location, a visit may include:

• Pregnancy testing or review of a positive test
• Discussion of the first day of your last menstrual period
• An ultrasound, when medically appropriate and available
• Information about medication and procedural abortion
• Review of health history, current medications, and symptoms
• STI testing or referrals, depending on the clinic
• Time to ask questions privately

A nurse can talk with you in chat or on the form, and help you find pregnancy centers in Missouri that may offer those services at their location.

Already planning to order abortion pills online? You can still talk with a nurse first. Ask about gestational age, ectopic pregnancy warning signs, what to expect, and what kind of follow-up care you would have if something does not feel right.

Missouri law makes it unlawful to perform or attempt an abortion except when needed to prevent a serious health risk to the pregnant woman. Packs can still arrive in the mail. That is not a lawful path outside that serious-health-risk frame, and a mailbox cannot confirm where the pregnancy is. This is not legal advice.

Questions worth asking before you decide - How far along might I be? - Which abortion method am I considering? - What should I expect during and after it? - What symptoms would mean I need urgent care? - What follow-up is recommended? - What other options and support are available if I am not sure?

Finding care in Missouri A nurse can help you identify pregnancy centers and healthcare resources in your area. Because services differ from one location to another, confirm exactly what a center provides before your visit.

Not sure what to do next? Talk with a nurse. You can ask questions, talk through what you know so far, and get help finding pregnancy centers and other resources in Missouri.

Laws about abortion differ by state. This page is public information for people in Missouri — not legal advice. Ask a nurse about your situation.