Oklahoma Abortion Safety Checklist
Abortion Safety
Your health and well-being are paramount. Your local Oklahoma pregnancy center understands that this is your pregnancy, your future, and ultimately, your choice. Their commitment is to support and empower you, ensuring you have all the necessary information to make a decision you feel confident about.
If you find yourself uncertain or have questions, we warmly invite you to speak with their knowledgeable staff or medical team.
Considering an Abortion?
Follow Our Abortion Safety Checklist:
1. Confirm Your Pregnancy
A standard pregnancy test does not provide a complete confirmation of pregnancy. An ultrasound, which an Oklahoma pregnancy center provides at no cost, will confirm the presence of a pregnancy within the uterus and determine its stage. This is essential as it affects the types of abortion procedures available to you.
2. Understand the Risks
Like any medical intervention, abortions carry their own set of risks, both immediate and long-term. We recommend discussing these with our medical professionals to fully understand the potential impacts on your health.
3. Consider All Alternatives
Making an informed decision involves exploring every available option—abortion, adoption, or parenting. This choice is deeply personal, and taking the time to consider all possibilities will equip you with the assurance to make the best decision for yourself.
4. Get Tested for STDs/STIs
Undergoing an abortion with an untreated STD/STI can increase the risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which may lead to future infertility or chronic pain. We offer free referrals for comprehensive STD/STI testing and treatment to safeguard your health.
5. Take a Moment to Reflect
When faced with a significant decision, it’s beneficial to pause and reflect on your feelings and concerns. Visit your local Oklahoma pregnancy clinic to discuss your thoughts and questions, ensuring you are fully prepared to make an informed choice about your pregnancy.
Questions For You
Question: Has your pregnancy been medically confirmed?
Answer: Even if you’ve had a positive pregnancy test, you will need an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, determine how far along you are, and rule out an ectopic or tubal pregnancy. As many as 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage, and more than 80% of miscarriages occur in the first three months of pregnancy.
Question: Are you aware of which abortion procedure is appropriate for you?
Answer: Consider all your options. At your local pregnancy center you can receive a pre-abortion screening at no-cost by a medical professional.
Question: Do you understand the details of the abortion procedure and what to expect afterwards?
cnswer: At your local pregnancy Center you can receive a pre-abortion screening at no-cost by a medical professional.
Question: Are you informed about the possible physical and emotional risks and complications associated with the abortion procedure?
Answer: You deserve to be informed with all the facts. At your local pregnancy center you can receive a pre-abortion screening at no-cost by a medical professional.
Question: Does the clinic you have chosen commit to providing care for any complications that may arise?
Answer: Remember, you are not alone in navigating this decision. We encourage you to take the time you need to consider all aspects of your choice. If you have any questions, need more information, or simply wish to talk to someone who understands, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Question: Do you know that it is completely acceptable to change your mind?
Answer: Many women who have experienced abortion relate that they felt they could not change their mind once they had entered the facility. Others say that they waited on the table to be “rescued” by the baby’s father at the last minute. Some facilities even told the women that they couldn’t get their money back if they changed their mind, which is not legal.
Abortion providers understand this choice is a difficult decision and can work to encourage you to abort even as they say, “I simply can’t do this!” Know your rights. Don’t be pressured or intimidated, particularly by the clinic staff. If you are not sure about your abortion decision, you can change your mind. If the procedure is not performed, demand your money back.
Question: Have there been any legal actions against the clinic or its physicians?
Answer: Abortion is legal in the United States, but bad medical care is not. Women have died as a result of their “safe and legal abortions.” Some have had their bodies harmed to the point that they can no longer have children. Be sure and do your research.
Question: Is a licensed physician required to perform a surgical abortion?
Answer: Yes, only a licensed physician can perform an abortion, regardless of the type of abortion or the facility where it takes place.
Question: When was your last STD/STI test?
Answer: An untreated infection can cause complications if not treated before an abortion. Many local pregnancy centersoffers free STI testing.
Question: Have you received information about the abortion pill and surgical abortion options?
Answer: Pregnancy centers are committed to ensuring that your decision is an empowered one, rooted in full awareness and understanding. During your initial visit, they will provide detailed information about the various types of abortion procedures and thoroughly discuss all your pregnancy options with you.
Question: Are you aware of the complications related to the abortion procedure and emotional aftereffects?
Answer: Your local pregnancy center offers complimentary medical consultations with one of their nurses during your ultrasound exam. This session gives you the opportunity to discuss your health history, address any concerns about potential complications or side effects, and openly talk about your feelings regarding the abortion process. We encourage you to take the time needed to ensure you are fully informed and supported.
Question: Do you feel any external pressure to proceed with an abortion?
Answer: It is against the law for anyone to force you to have an abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to undergo an abortion against your will, even if you are a minor (under 18 years old). Pregnancy centers exist to help you in any circumstance. They can even help you discuss this choice with those closest to you that are influencing your decision.
Oklahoma Pregnancy Centers
Oklahoma pregnancy centers are located in all major cities including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, Edmond, Lawton, Moore, Midwest City, Stillwater, Enid, and even many smaller cities.
Most Oklahoma pregnancy centers listed offer free and confidential services including medical grade pregnancy tests and ultrasound exams.
House of Hope Pregnancy Center
509 East 12th Street
Adalahoma, OK 74820
580-332-4199
Life Services at Pathways
1721 N Main, Suite 2
Altus, OK 73521
580-477-4400
Hope Pregnancy Center of Southern Oklahoma
921 N Washington
Alva, OK 73717
580-327-9091
Pregnancy Support Center
508 W. Kentucky
Anadarko, OK 73005
405-247-4841
Hope Pregnancy Center of Southern Oklahoma
921 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401
580.223.7232
The Cottage
307 S. Seneca Ave
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-214-8854
Birthright
301 SE Seneca Ave
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-0453
New Hope Pregnancy Center - Beaver
107 Ave G
Beaver, OK 73932
580 625-2211
Willow Pregnancy Support
6006 N Rockwell
Bethany, OK 73008
405-495-6919
Life Choices
1201 W. Choctaw
Chickasha, OK 73023
405-222-5483
Compassion Women's Center
1820 N. Sioux Ave
Claremore, OK 74018
918-923-2085
Charis Pregnancy Center
1700 Jones Ave
Duncan, OK 73534
580.786.6000
Hope Pregnancy Centers
1033 N. Bryant
Edmond, OK 73034
405-531-9011
Heart to Heart Pregnancy Clinic
500 S. Lusk
Elk City, OK 73648
580-243-2229
Journey House Pregnancy Resource Center
1111 W. Cherry Ave.
Enid, OK 73703
580-234-5660
Crossroads Clinic
3077 E. College Ave.
Guthrie, OK 73044
405-282-6632
Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center
1810 N East St
Guymon, OK 73942
580-468-1999
Hugo Pregnancy Center
1006 W Jackson St
Hugo, OK 74743
580-326-0707
We Care Pregnancy Resources
411 S. Central Ave
Idabel, OK 74745
580-286-5045
Lighthouse Pregnancy Center
638 N 5th Street
Jay, OK 74346
918-253-5472
Pregnancy Resource Center
319 SW C Ave
Lawton, OK 73501
580-536-4040
Compassion Pregnancy Center
1330 E. Monroe St
McAlester, OK 74502
917-423-6121
The Eden Clinic
1125 N. Porter, Suite 200
Norman, OK 73070
405-579-4673
Willow Pregnancy Support
4701 S. Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73143
405-631-4477
Crossroads Clinic
1107 NW 23rd Street, Suite F
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405.609.6674
Hope Pregnancy Center
10327 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
405-755-5433
Hope Pregnancy Center
1624 SW 82nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405-688-8700
Deaconess Pregnancy Center
8308 N. May Ave, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
405-949-4200
Golife Norman
4436 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
406-827-0505
Agape Pregnancy Center
114 N. Grand Suite 100
Okmulgee, OK 74447
918-756-4422
Pregnancy Resource Center
8361-G Owasso Expressway
Owasso, OK 74055
918-272-6888
NE Oklahoma Hope Pregnancy Center
2292 Hwy 69 N
Pryor, OK 74361
918-825-8258
Pregnancy Center of Ponca City
425 Fairview #1
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-765-0664
Birthright
1002 N. Duck St.
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-377-5683
Stillwater Life Services
1509 W. 8th Avenue
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-624-3332
Birthright
6600 S Yale St #1307
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-481-4884
Golife Tulsa
3210 S. Norwood Ave, Suite E
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-518-0648
Crisis Pregnancy Outreach
10207 E. 61sst Street, Suite A
Jenks, OK 74037
918-296-3377
Hope Pregnancy Center Tulsa
10110 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74134
918-622-3325
Mend Medical Clinic & PRC
6216 S Lewis Ave Ste 100
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-745-6000
First Choice Pregnancy Center
100 W. College Ave
Weatherford, OK 73096
580-772-7900
The Pregnancy Center
1321 Kansas Ave
Woodward, OK 73802
580-254-2805
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Do I need an appointment?
Answer: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time.
Question: What is the cost?
Answer: All services are free and confidential.
Question: What should I expect when I come for my visit?
Answer: Upon your arrival, a friendly receptionist will guide you to meet your client advocate. This advocate will offer you a judgment-free space to talk, followed by essential information and a pregnancy test. In the event of a positive test result, a dedicated medical professional will perform a limited ultrasound to verify the pregnancy's viability and estimate the age of the fetus.
Question: How long after sex does it take for a pregnancy test to work and how accurate is the test?
Answer: Pregnancy tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.
If you have taken a home pregnancy test, you may want to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at your local pregnancy center. These pregnancy tests detect HCg levels within 7 to 10 after conception.
Question: Will you tell anyone about my visit?
Answer: Pregnancy centers maintain a rigorous privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients' information is safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, respecting their right to privacy, except in instances mandated by law. This includes situations necessary for public health, preventing harm to the client or others, or in specific circumstances where the use or disclosure of information is justified without prior consent, such as in cases of abuse reporting or suicide/homicide prevention.
Question: When should I schedule an appointment?
Answer: High-quality, medical-grade pregnancy tests are capable of detecting pregnancy from the first day after your initial missed period. We advise scheduling an appointment if you've missed a period, have any queries related to pregnancy, or suspect that you might be pregnant.
Question: How far along do I have to be to get a free ultrasound?
Answer: After an initial consultation with a client advocate, many pregnancy centers offer on-site ultrasound scans. These limited ultrasounds are conducted by a licensed nurse sonographer or a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) and are subsequently reviewed by a licensed physician. The purpose of an ultrasound is to confirm the viability of the pregnancy and to establish the gestational age.
Question: I already know I'm pregnant and I want an abortion, what's next?
Answer: It is advisable to have an ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy and to ensure it is located within the uterus, as 20% to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Moreover, the ultrasound helps in determining the stage of your pregnancy, which is essential in making an informed decision about the type of abortion procedure you may consider. Many pregnancy centers offer a limited ultrasound free of charge.