Gynaecology Procedure Unit (GPU), Christchurch Women's Hospital
Hours
Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Services
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Early surgical abortion - up to 14 weeks
- Later abortion - 14-22 weeks
What do I need to do to have an abortion here?
People from the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury district can self-refer to this service - call (03) 378 6386. We also accepts referrals from the Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury and West Coast districts.
What will it cost?*
Cost for New Zealand citizen/resident
Free abortion services to any pregnant person eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand. The service is available for people from the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury district and also accepts referrals from Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury and West Coast districts. There may be prescription fees and costs for ultrasound.
Cost for non-New Zealand resident
- Early medical and surgical abortion from NZ$1,936
- Later abortion procedures (second trimester) from NZ$2,715-$5,550.
Payment is required prior to the procedure. Please ask staff for information or phone (03) 364 0092 to speak to the Christchurch Hospital Patient Eligibility team for further information.
*Approximate prices valid at 26 April 2022. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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Accessibility
There is level access to the main entrance of Christchurch Hospital and lift access to the clinic. The lift buttons have braille.
The clinic has a wheelchair accessible toilet.
If you have accessibility needs, please let the clinic know ahead of your appointment.
Mobility parking is available outside the main entrance to the hospital. Public parking is available in Deans Avenue or on a parking meter on the street. There is a shuttle running between Deans Avenue and the hospital entrance.
The nearest public transport stop is in Tuam Street.
Translation services
Translation services are available. Please let the clinic know that you will need translation support.
Female practitioner
A female practitioner is available at the clinic.
Contraception
Contraception available through this clinic.
- Contraception prescriptions.
- IUD or IUS devices can be inserted when you have a surgical abortion.
- A free contraceptive service is available after you have had your abortion.
- A Depo Provera injection can be given at the same time as the first medication if you're having an early medical abortion.
- An implant can be inserted at the same time as the first medication if you're having an early medical abortion.
Counselling
Abortion decision counselling, and pre and post-abortion counselling are available both in-person and virtually.
Pre abortion counselling is only required if you are more than 14 weeks pregnant.
You can be referred to a specific post-abortion free counselling service in the community in Christchurch at any time after your abortion.
Other locations
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Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast
- Early medical abortion - up to 9 weeks
- Early surgical abortion - up to 12 weeks
71 Water Walk Rd, Greymouth
- (03) 378 6386
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Gynaecology Unit, Timaru Hospital
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Early surgical abortion - 10-14 weeks
- Later medical abortion - 14-20 weeks
14 Queen St, Parkside, Timaru
- (03) 687 2308
- womenshealth@scdhb.health.nz
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DECIDE's early medical abortion by phone service
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service - arrange an early medical abortion by phone from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- 0800 DECIDE
- reception@thewomensclinic.net.nz
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The Women's Clinic early medical abortion by telehealth (phone)
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide private (pay-for-service) telehealth service for early medical abortion.
- 0800 226 784
- reception@thewomensclinic.net.nz
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