Mary E Raum

read moreThe at-home medical abortion procedure, also called RU-486 or "abortion pill", is available starting at 5 weeks and up until the 10th week dated from the first day of the last monthly period. Bread and Roses Women's Health Center is a women-owned and operated abortion provider and women's health clinic located in Gainesville, Florida. Our clinic is licensed and inspected annually by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration. We are also proud members of Abortion Care Network and the National Abortion Federation We believe in the right of all individuals to make decisions about their bodies free from discrimination, coercion and stigma.

read moreWe offer abortion services on specific days and times of the week and you will need to call the office to schedule an appointment. If you are in an area where you are unsure where to seek abortion care, please call the office and we can help you find a clinic closest to you. We understand that your time is important and we will do everything we can to get you home safely and quickly. Generally, your surgical appointment will last about 2-4 hours. An RU-486 appointment will last about 1-2 hours.

read moreThe medical abortion procedure (abortion pill) works with two medications. The first medication, Mifepristone, blocks the pregnancy hormone and prevents the pregnancy from growing. You take the first medication during your appointment at the clinic. The second medication, Misoprostol, is used buccally - the pills are put between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve- between 24 and 48 hours after you take the first medication. The Misoprostol will make your uterus cramp and bleed and you will therefore expel the pregnancy.

read moreSurgical abortion procedures are very safe and take between 5 - 15 minutes to complete. As with any medical procedure there are risks and complications involved. Before and at your appointment an information counselor will go over the risks associated with the procedure. We will also go over what to expect during the procedure and how to care for yourself after. We will always answer any and all questions you may have. The in-office surgical procedure will last approximately 5-15 minutes. If you choose IV sedation as an anesthesia option, an IV will be placed and medications administered before the procedure starts.