Lindsay Smale Midwife
Hours
| Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 10:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 10:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 10:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Services
- Early medical abortion - up to 9 weeks 6 days
What do I need to do to have an abortion here?
You can self-refer to this service.
Call 021 154 5682 or email lindsay.smale@icloud.com.
If you email, please include your name, date of birth, NHI number (if known), and safe contact details.
What will it cost?
Cost for New Zealand citizen/resident
Abortion services are free for any pregnant person eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand. There may be prescription fees and costs for ultrasound.
Cost for non-New Zealand resident
The cost of an early medical abortion for non-New Zealand residents is $250*. There will also be costs for blood test/s and ultrasound.
*Approximate prices valid at 16 July 2026. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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More information
Accessibility
The clinic is on the ground floor but there are three steps up to the entrance.
If you have accessibility needs, please let the clinic know ahead of your appointment. Home visits are available instead.
Public parking and mobility parking is available at the clinic.
There are several bus stops on the same street at the clinic, Cranford Street.
Translation services
If English is not your first language and your need a translator, please let us know. We can arrange for translation services.
Female practitioner
This provider is a female practitioner.
Contraception
Free contraception is available to you after you have had an abortion if you are eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand. The contraception available through this clinic is:
- Contraception prescriptions
- Depo provera injection
- A free contraceptive service is available after you have had your abortion.
Counselling
Abortion decision, pre-abortion and post-abortion counselling is available. You can do it in person or virtually.
Other locations
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Gynaecology Procedure Unit (GPU), Christchurch Women's Hospital
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Early surgical abortion - up to 14 weeks + 6 days
- Later medical abortion - from 14 weeks + 6 days
2 Riccarton Ave, Riccarton, Christchurch
- (03) 3786386
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DECIDE
Information and advice about early medical abortion services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 332 433
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The Women's Clinic early medical abortion by telehealth (phone)
Nationwide telehealth service for early medical abortion.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 226 784
- hello@thewomensclinic.co.nz
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