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At The Women’s Clinic we provide safe and judgement free abortion and contraception services throughout New Zealand. We also provide access to education and information so that you are able to make an informed decision, allowing you to feel confident that you are making the best decision for you. The abortion option available to you will depend on both your gestation and your location within New Zealand. Our three options are listed below:
Telemed abortions are suitable if you are less than 10 weeks along and are designed for you to safely miscarry at home. You meet with our nurse over the phone, receive your pills in the post or collect them from your local pharmacy. You don’t need to visit us in clinic, so your whole journey is completed from where you feel comfortable. You can be located anywhere in New Zealand to receive a telemed medical abortion.
In-Clinic Medical abortions are suitable if you are less than 10 weeks along and are also designed so that you can safely miscarry at home. Your nurse consultation can be over the phone or in-person with us at either our Palmerston North or Invercargill Clinics. To be eligible for this service you must be located within the MidCentral, Whanganui, Wairarapa or Southland regions.
Surgical abortions are suitable if you are less than 15 weeks along and is a procedure performed by a licensed doctor at our Palmerston North or Invercargill Clinics. If you are less than 10 weeks along you have the choice between having either a medical or surgical abortion. Our nurses can help you determine which is best for you. To be eligible for this service you must be located within the MidCentral, Whanganui, Wairarapa or Southland regions.
Contraception is also available including a range of long-acting reversible options. Our nurses can discuss which option would be best for you.
All above options are available to private patients who are not eligible for funded procedures.
Staff
We have a team of incredible administrators and nurses who are available to discuss the options with you and help you find the one that is most suitable for you.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
You can contact us via phone, email or by completing our website booking form here.
Referral
Referrers: click on the link for a patient referral form
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply, Free
Fees and Charges Description
If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for funded health services in New Zealand, our abortion services are free.
If you are not eligible for funded healthcare in New Zealand or would like to access our services privately our costs can be found here.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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CHRISTMAS HOURS
We are not open on 25th & 26th December 2024 and 1st & 2nd January 2025.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct). Open Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Northland Anniversary (27 Jan), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Nelson Anniversary (3 Feb), Buller Anniversary (3 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (3 Nov), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Chatham Island Anniversary (1 Dec).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Services Provided
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
- Contraception (birth control) advice
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
A Telemed Early Medical Abortion (telemed abortion) is a safe option to end a pregnancy if you are less than 10 weeks along. A telemed abortion is designed to be virtual and allows you to complete your abortion and pass the pregnancy tissue in your chosen safe space. With telemed abortions, you don't need to come into clinic, instead your nurse consultation will be done by phone and you can choose to either pick up the abortion medication from a pharmacy near you, or have it delivered to your home. Apart from blood tests and ultrasounds (if required), everything can be done virtually. Our Telemed service is available nationwide in NZ.
A Telemed Early Medical Abortion (telemed abortion) is a safe option to end a pregnancy if you are less than 10 weeks along. A telemed abortion is designed to be virtual and allows you to complete your abortion and pass the pregnancy tissue in your chosen safe space. With telemed abortions, you don't need to come into clinic, instead your nurse consultation will be done by phone and you can choose to either pick up the abortion medication from a pharmacy near you, or have it delivered to your home. Apart from blood tests and ultrasounds (if required), everything can be done virtually. Our Telemed service is available nationwide in NZ.
Service types: Sexual and reproductive health.
A Telemed Early Medical Abortion (telemed abortion) is a safe option to end a pregnancy if you are less than 10 weeks along. A telemed abortion is designed to be virtual and allows you to complete your abortion and pass the pregnancy tissue in your chosen safe space. With telemed abortions, you don't need to come into clinic, instead your nurse consultation will be done by phone and you can choose to either pick up the abortion medication from a pharmacy near you, or have it delivered to your home. Apart from blood tests and ultrasounds (if required), everything can be done virtually.
Our Telemed service is available nationwide in NZ.
Region
West Coast, Canterbury, Northland, South Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Hawke's Bay, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Tairāwhiti, West Auckland, South Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Southland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin - South Otago, MidCentral, East Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Lakes, North Auckland
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Contact Details
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Phone
0800 226 784
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Email
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This page was last updated at 1:53PM on December 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by The Women’s Clinic.