Sorry to hear about your situation. You may wish to check out this post about abortion in Singapore, which has already comprehensively covered details about the whole process, as well as the approximate costs of getting an abortion. These costs include:
- Doctor consultation and follow-ups
- Medications
- Ultrasound scans
The age of your pregnancy is the most important determining factor in how much your abortion will cost. Aborting an advanced pregnancy is much more complex, and hence more expensive.
Other factors which may affect costs include:
- Method of abortion
- Anaesthetist fee (if required for sedation or general anaesthesia)
- Pre-existing medical conditions
You can also obtain a referral from a polyclinic to get an abortion at a public hospital as a subsidised patient.
The wait time to get an appointment at a public hospital can range from 1 to 2 weeks, and will cost you about $750 - $3000 in total, depending on your gestation.
Medical abortions are primarily used for pregnancies of less than 8 weeks, beyond which using this method may end up with more complications. You can choose to take the abortion pill by mouth, or have it placed in your vagina. Taking it orally typically has more side effects.
Contractions will start within 4 - 6 hours of taking the medication. These contractions cause heavy bleeding, severe cramps and the loss of the pregnancy. Other common side effects include nausea, vomiting and weakness.
Rest assured that in Singapore, as long as you are above 16 years old, NO ONE ELSE will be informed about your pregnancy and abortion due to medical confidentiality.
I hope that this helps to assuage your concerns!
