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Abortion Care Up to 34 Weeks

Free birth control for abortion patients: IUDs, Nexplanon, Depo-Provera, and emergency contraception. Prescriptions available for the pill, patch, and ring.

INFORMED. SUPPORTED. RESPECTED

Expert Care, Every Step

At RISE Collective, we provide compassionate, expert abortion care for patients up to 34 weeks of pregnancy. Our dedicated team—including nurses, abortion doulas, advanced practice clinicians, patient care coordinators, and board-certified physicians—is here to support you every step of the way. We’re committed to guiding you through the process with clear information, respect, and individualized care so you feel informed, supported, and empowered in your decisions.
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What to Expect

Procedural Abortion - 1 Day

In Clinic Abortion Procedure Performed Before 20 Weeks (Aspiration or D&E depending on the number of weeks of pregnancy)

When you arrive at our clinic, you will go through an intake process:

  • Complete paperwork
  • Have an ultrasound exam
  • Complete lab work
  • Meet with our patient educator
    • You will learn what to expect during your procedure
    • You will learn what to expect after your procedure
  • You will have as much time as you’d like to speak with our nurses and clinicians to make sure all of your questions are answered.
After your intake process, it will be time to start your abortion. Here are the steps:

  • You will be brought to our exam room for the abortion procedure, where the pregnancy will be removed.
    • At this time you will receive IV sedation and pain medication.
  • After the procedure is complete, you will then be in our recovery room for at least 60 minutes before being discharged.

Procedural Abortion - 2 Day

In clinic abortion procedure performed from 20 weeks to 27 weeks
DAY 1
When you arrive at our clinic, you will go through an intake process:

  • Complete paperwork
  • Have an ultrasound exam
  • Complete lab work
  • Meet with our patient educator
    • You will learn what to expect during your procedure
    • You will learn what to expect after your procedure
  • You will have as much time as you’d like to speak with our nurses and clinicians to make sure all of your questions are answered.

After your intake process is complete:

  •  You will then be brought to our exam room for a quick pelvic exam and additional medication will be administered to help dilate your cervix overnight.
  • We also might give you an abdominal injection to safely and gently end the pregnancy before the procedure, ensuring everything can be done as comfortably and carefully as possible.
  • We will provide you with several pain medications to keep you comfortable and to minimize the cramping.

You will receive 24-hour support throughout the abortion process via our dedicated after-hours call line.

DAY 2
When you return to our clinic:

  • You will be brought to an exam room to have your water broken
  • After that, the procedure may be completed right away, or you may be given additional medications to assist with dilating your cervix more before the procedure.
    • At this time you will receive IV sedation and pain medication.
  • After the procedure is complete, you will then be in our recovery room for at least 90 minutes before being discharged.

Procedural Abortion - 3 Day

In clinic abortion procedure performed 28 weeks+
DAY 1
When you arrive at our clinic, you will go through an intake process:

  • Complete paperwork
  • Have an ultrasound exam
  • Complete lab work
  • Meet with our patient educator
    • You will learn what to expect during your procedure
    • You will learn what to expect after your procedure
  • You will have as much time as you’d like to speak with our nurses and clinicians to make sure all of your questions are answered
After your intake process is complete:

  •  You will then be brought to our exam room for a quick pelvic exam and additional medication will be administered to help dilate your cervix overnight.
  • We also might give you an abdominal injection to safely and gently end the pregnancy before the procedure, ensuring everything can be done as comfortably and carefully as possible.
  • We will provide you with several pain medications to keep you comfortable and to minimize the cramping.

You will receive 24-hour support throughout the abortion process via our dedicated after-hours call line.

DAY 2
When you return to our clinic on your second day:

  • You will be brought to our exam room for a quick pelvic exam and additional medications will be administered to help further dilate your cervix overnight.
  • We will provide you with several pain medications to keep you comfortable and to minimize the cramping.

You will receive 24-hour support throughout the abortion process via our dedicated after-hours call line.

DAY 3
When you return to our clinic on your third day:

  • You will be brought to an exam room to have your water broken
  • After that, the procedure may be completed right away, or you may be given additional medications to assist with dilating your cervix more before the procedure.
    • At this time, you will receive IV sedation and pain medication.
  • After the procedure is complete, you will then be in our recovery room for at least 90 minutes before being discharged.

Medication Abortion

Abortion with pills offered up To 11w6d
When you arrive at our clinic, you will go through an intake process:

  • Complete paperwork
  • Have an ultrasound exam
  • Meet with our patient educator.
    • You will learn what to expect during your medication abortion
    • You will learn what to expect after your medication abortion
  • You will have as much time as you’d like to speak with our nurses and clinician to make sure all of your questions are answered.

After your intake process:
You will be sent home with the medication abortion pills, as well as clear instructions on how to administer the medication.

Follow-Up:
Follow-up care after a medication abortion is important to confirm that the process is complete and that you are recovering well. This may include an ultrasound, a series of blood tests, or an at-home pregnancy test taken 5-6 weeks later. Our team will talk through each option with you and help determine the approach that best fits your needs.

Injection Only

Injection only care plans are coordinated with our medical team and the receiving physician.
When you arrive at the clinic:

  • Complete paperwork
  • Have an ultrasound exam
  • Meet with out patient educator
    • You will learn what to expect during your visit
  • You will have as much time as you’d like to to speak with our nurses and clinicians to make sure all of your questions are answered.
After your intake process is complete:

  • You will then be brought to our exam room for an abdominal injection to safely and gently end the pregnancy
After your visit:

  • You will return home to your physician for the labor & delivery
  • OR we will help you coordinate the labor & delivery at a partnering hospital in Colorado

Birth Control After an Abortion

Free, same-day birth control is now available at RISE Collective.

Thanks to generous grant support, IUDs, the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon®), the Depo-Provera® injection, and the emergency contraception pill are available at no cost for all abortion patients when provided at your appointment.

If you choose a birth control pill, patch, or ring, we will provide your prescription at no cost. The pharmacy may charge for the medication depending on your insurance coverage.

Our team provides education and non-directive, shared decision-making about all birth control options. Whether you know what method you want or are still deciding, we’re here to answer your questions and help you choose what feels right for you.

The following methods can be started, prescribed, or placed on the same day as your abortion appointment:

  • Hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) – Liletta® (equivalent to Mirena®)
  • Non-hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) – Paragard®
  • Contraceptive implant – Nexplanon®
  • Birth control pill
  • Birth control patch
  • Birth control ring
  • Emergency contraception (“morning-after pill”)
  • Depo-Provera® injection (“the shot”)

Choosing a birth control method after an abortion is completely optional. Our goal is to provide accurate information, answer your questions, and support whatever decision is right for you.