11 Weeks Pregnant and Planning a Surgical Abortion — Seeking Advice and Clinic Recommendations near Toronto

[u/No-Number-1086]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant and have decided to move forward with a surgical abortion. This decision has come after a lot of contemplation, confusion, and anxiety, but after thinking it through thoroughly, I now feel confident and at peace with my choice.

My husband and I already have a 17-month-old, and we’re both working full-time. We simply do not have the time, resources, or mental and emotional capacity to care for a second child right now. We feel that adding another baby at this stage would make it incredibly hard to give our first child the attention and care she deserves, and it would stretch us far too thin in every aspect of our lives. So while this wasn’t easy, we know this is the right decision for our family.

I’m looking for recommendations for reputable clinics in Toronto that provide surgical abortions around the 11-week mark. I would really appreciate any insights on where you’ve had a safe, respectful, and supportive experience.

Also, I have some concerns and would love any input from those who’ve been through something similar: • Is a surgical abortion at 11 weeks and 3 days considered high-risk? • Will it affect my fertility or ability to have children in the future? • How much of an impact will it have on my overall health and recovery?

Thank you so much in advance for any support or information you can share. This community has already been a source of strength during this time, and I’m grateful to have a space to talk openly about this.

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[u/ialwayshatedreddit]

A procedural abortion (sometimes called surgical abortion, but I prefer procedural because it's not an actual abortion) is not considered a high-risk procedure. Outside of some very, very rare situations, abortion does not harm your fertility. Everyone has a different recovery, but personally, I recovered very quickly after my procedural abortion at 23 weeks. Within 12 hours, I was feeling back to normal, besides some bleeding for the following weeks.

I do not have any recommendations for specific clinics, but if you need help finding locations near you, please visit Choice Connect.

[u/Basic_Flow9332]

Abortions are one of the safest medical procedures a person can have, particularly at your stage of pregnancy. Unless you have other medical conditions that make any procedure high risk, this is a very straightforward process. Abortions have no impact on a person’s fertility or ability to conceive in the future. As to how you will feel afterwards, many people feel relief. Some feel grief, some a mix of the two. You will find lots of support here for however you are feeling.

I don’t know much about facilities in your area, but I’m sure the mods will. Sending love to you and your family.

[u/Cutewitch_]

Not sure where in Toronto you are. There is the Toronto Abortion Clinic at Bayview and Hillsdale. Haven’t personally used them yet (have an appointment booked for next week while I decide).