If you decide to terminate a pregnancy, choosing a safe and certified medical facility is important to ensure you receive proper care without health risks. Let’s see what should be considered.
1. The chosen location must be legally authorized
- In Thailand, pregnancy termination can be legally performed, but it must be done in an authorized medical facility.
- Check if the clinic or hospital is a network certified by the Medical Council or the Ministry of Public Health.
2. Have experienced doctors and medical personnel
- Must be a doctor with a professional license
- The medical facility should have staff to provide counseling and post-procedure care
- Have a medical team that can advise on contraception methods after pregnancy termination
3. Use safe and medically standard methods. Currently, medical advancements have led the World Health Organization (WHO) to request the discontinuation of curettage and recommend safer and more effective pregnancy termination methods.
1) Medication: Medication for pregnancy termination can be used at any gestational age.
For gestational age not exceeding 12 weeks, medication can be self-administered at home with medical advice.
For gestational age over 12 weeks, medication can be used for pregnancy termination, possibly requiring a 1-3 night stay at the hospital.
2) Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA): For gestational age not exceeding 12 weeks and can be used up to 16 weeks by a skilled doctor.
4. Provide counseling services before and after pregnancy termination
- A good facility should have experts to provide counseling before making a decision
- Provide follow-up services after pregnancy termination to ensure safe recovery
5. Avoid unreliable or illegal places
- Do not trust places without a license or services provided by non-doctors
- Do not buy abortion pills online or from unreliable sources – it may be harmful to health
6. Seek information from reliable sources or consult experts
- If unsure, seek advice from organizations providing sexual health and reproductive health services
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