There are two different abortion procedures: surgical and medical. The method will depend on how far your pregnancy has come, and possibly on other medical assessments. You are free to choose between a surgical or medical abortion, as long as it is considered medically sound. A surgical abortion is performed in hospital, while a medical abortion can either be carried…
If you wish to schedule an appointment for an abortion, you can phone the hospital to make an appointment yourself, or you can ask your GP or gynaecologist for assistance. To schedule an appointment yourself, contact hospital reception or the gynaecology department at the hospital. You do not need a referral from your GP, nor…
You do not need a referral from a doctor to have an abortion. If you wish, you can contact the hospital directly. Norway has a free choice of provider system, which means that you can choose which hospital you wish to contact. Here you can find the hospital nearest to you: Under development.
In Norway, you have the right to decide to have an abortion up to week 12 of your pregnancy. You can choose between a surgical or medical abortion. If you opt for a medical abortion, you can choose whether to have this done in hospital or at home. If you wish to have an abortion…
At Amathea, we offer free advice on contraception and birth control. You can get help from a public health nurse or midwife to find the right contraception for you. We are a nationwide service for everyone and can answer any questions you may have. There are various types of contraceptives, and you have to find…
We provide support in connection with self-determined abortion and with miscarriage. Regardless of the situation, it is common to experience many different emotions, such as relief, remorse, sadness, uncertainty and grief. These feelings may occur immediately after an abortion or miscarriage, or much later. There is no right or wrong reaction, and only the person…
People may react differently when discovering that they are pregnant. Perhaps it wasn’t planned, you got an unexpected test result, your life situation has changed, or you are in doubt as to what to do. At a time like this, it is quite common to have a lot of questions, but few or no clear…
Signs of pregnancy may vary. In many cases, the first indication is that your menstrual period is late (about five weeks from the last period). It is recommended that you take a pregnancy test three weeks after any sexual intercourse that may have resulted in pregnancy. In Norway, everyone has the right to free antenatal…
We provide support in connection with self-determined abortion and miscarriage There are many different terms and concepts, such as “missed miscarriage”, “late miscarriage” and “loss of pregnancy”. A self-determined abortion may not necessarily feel self-determined. It may not always feel as if you have a choice. Whatever the reason for the termination of a pregnancy, Amathea provides services to…
Deciding to terminate or go through with a pregnancy can be a challenging time. Even if a decision has been made to go through with the pregnancy, there may still be lingering questions, thoughts and uncertainty. For some, a partner, friends and family may provide the best support, while for others, talking with a neutral…
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