Frequently Asked Questions

We provide care for patients through 34 weeks and 0 days of pregnancy. 

Yes. Abortion in Colorado remains legal at all stages in pregnancy.  However, we can not give you any legal advice regarding abortion in your state. Please call the Repro Legal Helpline 844-868-2812 for any additional questions you may have.

No, please give us a call to discuss funding assistance that may be available to help with the cost of your procedures, as well as travel assistance. 

No, we do not. We are considered out of network. We can assist you with filing for reimbursement after your procedure. 

You may bring 1 adult support person to accompany you in the waiting areas. No children are allowed. 

We have a list of hotels that are close to the clinic. We require all of our patients without a vehicle to stay with Boulder City limits. 

Clients with a driver and a vehicle may stay within 20 minutes of the clinic - in the event of an emergency, your driver may be required to drive you to the clinic in the middle of the night. 

No. Boulder has terrific public transportation available . Please refer to (https://app.rtd-denver.com/nextride) to find the route that is best suited for you.

Ride shares may be available to you, give our office a call to discuss this in detail.

Most medical conditions don’t prevent someone from having a safe abortion. When you call to schedule, our team will ask you a few questions about your health so we can make sure you get care in the safest place for you, whether that’s in our clinic or in a hospital where extra support is available.

Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the process. During your procedure, we use both numbing medicine and moderate sedation (medications that help you relax and reduce pain). This combination allows most people to feel calm and experience much less discomfort than they might expect.

It’s important to know that moderate sedation is not the same as being fully asleep under general anesthesia—we don’t use general anesthesia in our clinic. That means you will still notice some cramping, pressure, or brief moments of discomfort. For many patients, these sensations are manageable and often similar to strong period cramps. Our care team will be with you the entire time, checking in on how you’re feeling and adjusting as needed. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.

After the abortion, mild cramping is common. We recommend patients take ibuprofen (motrin) and acetaminophen (tylenol), which generally works very well. By the day after the procedure, the majority of patients are feeling very well and have minimal discomfort.

Yes. we offer private cremation, hand prints, foot prints, and photos (when possible). 

After an uncomplicated first trimester abortion, we don’t recommend any activity restrictions. 

After a later abortion, some experts recommend avoiding intense exercise and avoiding heavy lifting (greater than 20 pounds) for 2 weeks. However, there are no guidelines and no evidence saying that this is necessary, and the most important thing is for patients to monitor for signs of complications (e.g., heavy bleeding, fever, severe pain, abnormal discharge) and to seek prompt medical attention if these occur.

Every person is different regarding when they will feel ready -- physically and emotionally -- to have sex after their abortion. Here are a couple things to consider:

• To help minimize the risk of infection, some experts recommend waiting until vaginal bleeding has stopped, which is likely to occur within 1-2 weeks after the abortion. This is most important for patients undergoing later abortions (over 24 weeks). Other experts don't give an exact waiting period because there are no guidelines and no evidence that says what timing is optimal.
• Many people want to get started on an effective form of contraception prior to resuming intercourse, since fertility can return rapidly (you can ovulate 3 weeks after an abortion).
• Consider when you feel emotionally ready; that varies person-to-person.
• Consider your individual recovery. If you are experiencing any complications, such as a concern for infection or ongoing pain, contact the clinic right away.

Yes. Having an abortion does not affect your ability to have children in the future. The most reliable scientific research has never shown a link between an uncomplicated abortion and infertility. The only situations where fertility could be affected are extremely rare medical emergencies—such as very heavy bleeding that cannot be controlled. These kinds of emergencies are very uncommon, and our medical team is trained to handle any bleeding problems if they arise with less invasive treatments. For nearly everyone, having an abortion does not change your chances of becoming pregnant later when you want to.