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Information from: https://www2.hse.ie/abortion/

***IMPORTANT*** Costs are €450 to start then possible extra if you need ultrasounds, plus travel x 2.

When an abortion can be carried outYou can have an abortion if your pregnancy is no more than 12 weeks.
12 weeks of pregnancy means 84 days since the first day of your last period.
After 12 weeks, you can only have an abortion in certain circumstances.
The earlier an abortion is carried out, the simpler and safer it will be.
Getting support early on will also give you more time to make a decision if you're unsure whether you want to have an abortion or not.
You can get free and confidential advice on all your options from My Options, a new HSE support service.
You can call My Options on 0035316877044.

Up to 9 weeks:
Ireland requires certification from 1 doctor and a 3 day waiting period from your "pre-abortion" appointment meaning 2 doctor's appointments.
Doctors appointments cost around £60 for NI people and the abortion itself (with pills) will be a nominal fee.

Up to 12 weeks:
Ireland requires certification from 1 doctor and a 3 day waiting period from your "pre-abortion" appointment then another visit to receive treatment, meaning 2 Dr payments.
Doctors appointments cost around £60 for NI people and the abortion itself will likely be surgical and may require a greater fee.

Post 12 weeks: please call the BPAS number 0333 234 2184
As Irish treatment post 12 weeks for NI abortion seekers will be prohibitively expensive.

https://www2.hse.ie/abortion/

You should also keep in mind that there may be delays in getting an appointment with your GP or doctor. They may not be able to see you at short notice. This could delay an abortion.

Certification

You need to get 'certification' from a GP or doctor before you have an abortion. This is the law.
A GP or doctor needs to certify that you will be no more than 12 weeks pregnant at the time of the abortion. They will do this check during your pre-abortion consultation.

You should have this consultation to get certified as early as you can. This is because there may be a delay in certifying that you are no more than 12 weeks pregnant. This delay can happen if your GP or doctor needs to refer you for an ultrasound scan.

Abortion after 12 weeks — exceptional circumstances

After 12 weeks, you can only have an abortion in exceptional circumstances.

These are when continuing the pregnancy:

• puts your life at risk

• risks serious harm to your health

• is likely to lead to the death of the foetus either before or within 28 days of birth because of a problem with its development

3-day wait

You can have an abortion up to 12 weeks (84 days) of pregnancy. But you need to begin the process earlier than that. This is so a GP or doctor can certify that you are no more than 12 weeks pregnant. There must be at least 3 days between being certified and having the abortion procedure. This is the law. For example, if you are certified on a Monday, the earliest you can have an abortion is Thursday. Or if you are certified on a Wednesday, the earliest you can have an abortion is Saturday.