Abortion Recovery and Aftercare

We are here to support your recovery after an abortion

Recovery time after an abortion will be different for everyone, but you'll usually feel better within a few days.

This page includes links to our medical and surgical abortion aftercare booklets, links to our dedicated pages on what to expect during and after your medical or surgical abortion treatment, and information about counselling at MSI. Remember: we are here to support you. We have a 24-hour dedicated aftercare line, where you can talk to one of our nurses about your aftercare and recovery: 0345 122 1441.

Your aftercare booklet

These booklets will give you the aftercare information and advice you need after your abortion.

We have aftercare booklets for medical and surgical abortion.

It is important that you read this information.

If you need to speak to an aftercare nurse, call 0345 122 1441.

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Medical and Surgical Abortion Aftercare

Everyone will have a different experience after either a medical or surgical abortion has been completed. We are here to support you during and after your treatment. Visit the pages below for more information on abortion aftercare and counselling.

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Medical Abortion Aftercare

Visit our dedicated medical abortion aftercare page for detailed advice on what to expect during and after a medical abortion, our recommendations to help your recovery, and information on signs of pregnancy and testing.

Surgical Abortion Aftercare

Visit our dedicated surgical abortion aftercare page for detailed advice on what to expect during and after a surgical abortion and our recommendations to help your recovery.

Counselling

Visit our dedicated counselling page to learn more about counselling as part of your abortion care. Everyone is different and can feel a range of emotions around the decision to end a pregnancy. Counselling services are available any time you need to talk.

Looking for more information about abortion aftercare?

You’ll find answers to the questions people ask most about abortion aftercare here. If you can’t find the information you need, please call us on 0345 122 1441.

Frequently asked questions

Our aftercare line

It is important you take all the time you need to look after yourself after your abortion, and we are here to help. We have a 24-hour dedicated aftercare line, where you can talk to one of our nurses about your aftercare and recovery: 0345 122 1441.

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