Unplanned pregnancy
If you are undecided about whether to continue with a pregnancy, there are people you can talk to, to listen to you, but ultimately the decision is yours
- Where can I get advice?
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In Hampshire women can self refer direct to the local abortion service which is provided by British Pregnancy Advisory Service.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service counselling services team provides impartial and supportive environment for you to discuss your feelings. Please call 03457 30 40 30 to book an appointment.
You may wish to discuss your options with your GP or another Health professional. If the doctor or health professional you see does not support women in accessing an abortion then they must refer you to another doctor or health professional that will help.
Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy but is safer when it is carried out in early pregnancy. It can also be more difficult to get an abortion after 10 weeks of pregnancy so it's important to seek advice quickly. Abortion care is available free on the NHS or through private clinics for a fee.
If you are a resident of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton or Isle of Wight you can find further information on unplanned pregnancy or self-refer for an NHS abortion service by visiting:
- What if I'm under 16?
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Any woman who has an abortion has the right for that information to remain confidential, even if you are under 16. However, whatever your age you’ll be encouraged to involve your parents, a supportive adult and/or your partner as it can help to have someone there to support you.
To find out more about what should happen before, during and after an abortion you could also visit: