3. How much does the abortion fee cost?
According to our research, abortion fees differ depending on the hosipitals. In 2009, the median charge for a surgical abortion at a 10 weeks’ gestation was $470. However, since most U.S. women have abortions at facilities with lower charges, the average amount paid was $451. The median cost for a medication abortion was $490 and the average amount that women paid was $483.
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"Induced Abortion in the United States." Induced Abortion in the United States. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 June 2014. <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html>.
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4. Are there really clinics that operates abortion for free?
We could not find any clinics that operates abortion for free. However, we found some clinics in large cities like New York City that operates abortion for a cheap price. For instance, it seems that organizations like Planned Parenthood and Parkmed Physicians can help you with the price. They can either charge you the minimum, or they can refer you to funding centers if you have low income.
"Find a Health Center :: Planned Parenthood." Find a Health Center :: Planned Parenthood. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 June 2014. <http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center>.
"Funding." Funding. Parkmed NYC, n.d. Web. 12 June 2014. <http://www.parkmed.com/Funding/>.
The website for the Guttmacher Institute was a good discovery. It seems to have reliable, objective information about various aspects of reproductive health, not just abortion. In addition to knowing about the cost of abortions, it might also be worth looking into whether any health insurance providers cover abortions--or, at least, abortions in particular circumstances. I believe that abortions in some countries, such as Russia, are done at low cost or free as part of "public health."
ReplyDeleteIt cost much more money than I have expected.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is important to respect the feeling of a new born baby. Money can't buy life.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that abortion costs more than $400.
ReplyDeleteI think using condoms is much cheaper and good way to avoid unexpected pregnancy.
I thought abortion woud cost more than $451. Making abortion a reasonable price would help more people.
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