national unplanned pregnancy advisory service
Birmingham
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. Every year, just under
200,000 women in England and Wales have an abortion. There are several types of
abortion. The treatment used depends upon the length of the pregnancy and the
woman’s medical history. NUPAS offers: Early medical (abortion-pill) – available
up to 10 weeks Surgical (with local anaesthetic) – available up to 10 weeks
Surgical (by general anaesthetic) – available up to 23 weeks and 6 days
