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Abortion is banned after approximately 6 weeks in South Carolina. You've still got options.

We’ve tried to provide answers and clear information on what to expect in seeking abortion access on this site because, we get it, we we know sometimes it can be hard to know what exactly to ask. However, speaking to a knowledgeable counselor can actually feel great.  

There are two great options if you want to talk to someone:

On the Phone:
[ALL-OPTIONS](https://www.all-options.org/find-support/talkline/) talkline is a great resource to speak to someone about… all of your options. You can talk to them if you’re trying to decide what to do about a pregnancy, or if you’re feeling complicated emotions about a decision you’ve already made. They’re happy to talk about anything related to pregnancy, abortion, adoption, and parenting related. Their hotline is toll free and available Mon-Fri 10-1am, Sat-Sun 10-6pm EST  

CALL 1-888-493-0092  

On the internet:
If you're still not ready to pick up the phone and struggling to make a decision, there's an incredible community on reddit at [/r/abortion/](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/), ready to help. You can sign up and create a "throwaway" account to message the group. 

If you'd still like to do some personal research before talking to anyone, check out this [Pregnancy Options Workbook](https://www.pregnancyoptions.info/pregnancy-options-workbook) from Cedar River Clinics.  

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Medication abortion is a way to terminate an early pregnancy by using medications. It’s often called the ‘abortion pill’, and it’s an option during the first ten weeks of pregnancy.  

It works through a combination of two drugs: Mifeprex and Misoprostol. At the clinic, you will swallow a tablet of Mifeprex. This pill is designed to stop the growth of the pregnancy and prepare your body to pass pregnancy tissue. Your provider will send you home with tablets of Misoprostol and instructions for the next step.  

At home, you should expect to have cramping and bleeding. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever and chills. For most people, the abortion will be complete within 24 hours. Most clinics will schedule a followup appointment to confirm the pregnancy has been terminated.  

For more information on the abortion pill and ordering online, [check out Plan C's website](https://plancpills.org/faq). For one person's account with ordering online, [check out this Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/comments/hq0rtl/aid_access_is_amazing_my_misoprostol_experience/).
  
If you have additional questions about medication abortion or need assistance while having one, there is a [hotline run by medical professionals](https://www.mahotline.org/). Contact them at 1-833-246-2632. They're available via call or text for 18 hours a day.

If you'd like peer support and info throughout the process of planning or having an abortion will pills at home, call or text [Reprocare](https://abortionhotline.org/) - open 7 days a week at 833-226-7821

In the US, the average cost of a first-trimester abortion (up to 12 weeks) averages between $500-600 in most of the country. The average cost of second-trimester abortion often goes up by week of pregnancy. It can vary from $500 to $12,000. 

When calling a clinic, it may be helpful to ask what the price of an abortion is based on how long ago your last period was. If you need help paying for an abortion, let the clinic know. They may be able to offer help or connect you with a local abortion fund. 

Health plans under South Carolina’s Obamacare stipulations and health insurance plans for public employees cover abortion only in cases danger to the pregnant person's life, rape, or incest. Public funding is only available in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.

Abortion in South Carolina is banned after approximately 6 weeks since your last menstrual period, except in cases of rape or incest (only up to 12 weeks), lethal fetal anomaly, or when the health of the pregnant person is at serious risk.

There is mandatory counseling and a 24 hour waiting period in South Carolina. Minors under 17 require parental consent or judicial bypass to access care.

If you need an abortion after 6 weeks in South Carolina, you still have options. If you can travel out of state, that is still 100% legal. If you are worried you can't afford an abortion or the travel, there are still people ready to help you at [your local abortion fund or practical support organization](https://www.ineedana.com/advanced-search/support). 

If you can't travel out of state, you can learn about self-managed abortion at [Plan C Pills](https://www.plancpills.org/). Self managing is not without legal risk, but there are people ready to help. If you have legal questions about self-managing an abortion, the repro legal helpline has [information on your rights](https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/sma-know-your-rights/) and a [helpline](https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/sma-contact-the-helpline/) at 844-868-2812.

One thing that isn't regulated: crisis pregnancy centers or [fake clinics](http://ineedana.com/fake-clinics/). There are more of these than actual abortion clinics in South Carolina and they will come up when you search for abortion clinics on Google or in the phone book. All providers on ineedana.com have been verified as real providers. 

We work diligently to keep this site as updated as possible. If you find something that is out of date on this site, please fill out [this form](https://airtable.com/appFRkI5rK2tGjOHA/shrH3zC5rc0ISWk1A). 

In-clinic abortion procedures (sometimes called surgical or procedural abortions) take place in a clinic or hospital. They are extremely effective and work more than 99 out of 100 times. 

With a first trimester in-clinic procedure, your doctor will numb and dilate your cervix in order to insert a narrow flexible tube into your uterus. This tube will then remove the pregnancy tissue with suction.  The suction portion takes about a minute and the entire procedure takes around 10 to 20 minutes. Some clinics offer pain or sedation medications to help you feel more comfortable, before, during and/or after the procedure. Be sure to ask the clinic before you arrive about your options for sedation.  

If you need an abortion later in pregnancy (13 weeks +), you’ll likely have an in-clinic procedure called Dilation and Evacuation (D&E). An in-clinic abortion may require multiple visits to a provider and take place over two consecutive days. 

Procedural abortions later in pregnancy cost more with fewer providers to choose from.The longer you’ve been pregnant, the fewer providers there are and the more the procedure will cost. That’s why it’s helpful to contact a verified clinic to make an appointment as soon as you’re able. 

Given South Carolina's abortion laws, you likely won't be able to get an in-clinic abortion in the state. If you can travel out of state, you can still get a legal in-clinic, surgical abortion. If you decide traveling for an in-clinic procedure is right for you, it’s important to be confident in how long you’ve been pregnant (determined by the first day of your last period) to make sure you’re traveling to a provider that can perform your abortion. 

If you’re worried you can't afford an abortion or the travel, there are people ready to help you at [your local abortion funds and practical support organizations](https://www.ineedana.com/advanced-search/support). 

[Click here](https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/abortion-care/in-clinic-procedure/) For a more detailed description of the procedure and what to expect after.

If you can’t travel, abortion pills are an option that are very safe and effective, but may come with legal risk. 


Abortion care in Charleston, SC

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Abortion clinics in Charleston, SC

Planned Parenthood, Charleston Health Center

Bristol Women’s Health

Medical Center for Women, Roanoke

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Aid Access via US-based provider in a "shield law" state

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Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants: The MAP

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