Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Abortion Care


617.414.2000

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The full spectrum of reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception/birth control, is legal and available in Massachusetts. BMC is here for all your healthcare needs and patients are able to safely and legally access both contraception/birth control and abortion here at BMC and in other clinics in the state.

Learn more about our commitment to reproductive health care here. 

If you have questions, please ask your health care provider by calling 617.414.2000. You can also always send your doctor non-urgent medical questions through MyChart.

Our providers are specially trained in providing confidential, safe, and respectful care for people ending pregnancies through the second trimester. The decision is not always easy, and our staff cares about respecting each individual’s circumstances for making this choice.

The BEACON caregivers’ approach to abortion is patient-centered. Services are provided in the OBGYN clinic, in a safe space with a committed team, focused on the patient’s experience and safety. Our caregivers specialize in women with complex medical and social histories, including multiple cesarean sections, cardiac histories, polysubstance use, sickle cell disease, cancer, and many other medical problems.

Clinic Location

850 Harrison Avenue
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118

Our abortion services include

  • Medication abortion through 10 weeks gestation
  • Surgical abortion through the second trimester
  • Referral within BMC for labor induction abortion
  • Pregnancy options counseling 
  • Social work and counseling referrals

Frequently asked questions about abortion

What kind of anesthesia do you offer for the procedure?

We offer a range of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, moderate sedation (like a twilight sleep), or deeper sedation, available in our individual procedure unit.

What do I need to do the day of my procedure if I want anesthesia?

Please remember to have nothing to eat or drink after midnight the day of your surgical abortion. You also need to bring an escort with you who is over 18 years old and will wait for you to be done. We will not share anything about your visit with your escort.

I’m under 18, can I have an abortion?

You can have an abortion if you are under the age of 18. Please call us to talk with our program coordinator who can help you navigate your appointment. 

Can I have my counseling and my abortion on the same day?

Yes, but it depends on how far along in the pregnancy you are. Women in the second trimester, over 14 weeks, often need two separate visits. Please call us so we can talk with you about the process.

I have a complicated medical history, can I still get an abortion at Boston Medical Center?

Yes. We specialize in care for women with complex medical histories, both medically and socially. We are here to help.