Abortion

What is abortion?

Abortion is a safe and legal way to end a pregnancy. It’s part of essential health care in Canada and free in BC through the medical services plan (MSP).

Everyone has the right to make decisions about their own body—no one (partner, parent, or anyone else) can pressure you to continue or end a pregnancy.

There are two types of abortion

  • Medical abortion: You take pills early in pregnancy, usually at home
  • Surgical abortion: A short procedure done in a hospital

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How common is it?

About 1 in 3 Canadian women will have an abortion. Trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals may also seek abortion care.

How to access abortion services

Northern Health offers both types of abortion in private and supportive, non-judgmental, confidential settings. Services may be different depending on where you live.

To get help or learn more, talk to a health care provider or contact one of the trusted services below:

Abortion options in Vancouver

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Watch out for misinformation

Some pregnancy counselling centres may be anti-choice and provide misleading information.

For accurate, nonjudgmental, pro-choice support, contact Sex Sense or one of the trusted services listed above.

Have questions?

Sex Sense is available Monday to Friday, 9 a m to 9 pm.
1-800-739-7367