This is a woman's clinic that belongs to women in North Carolina.

Various abortion methods (click here) are available depending on specific circumstances surrounding your pregnancy. Medical abortion by pill, and surgical abortion are amoung the choices which can be discussed during your visit.

This woman's clinic is in Charlotte, North Carolina. The current governor was the mayor of Charlotte before being elected governor. This is considered one of the best woman's clinics in the state. A very cheery place where women feel safe. A place for women to have their needs met. Is that too much to ask?

The clinics don't conduct abortions in later pregnancy. Those are referred to a hospital procedure for the safety of women.


CCFW is owned and operated by women for women of the Carolinas and the Southeast. The goal of our clinic is to have all women provided with the most up-to-date, safe and efficient health care including individualized contraceptive plans, problem pregnancy counseling, general wellness exams, and a safe, supportive haven for abortion services. We are located in Charlotte, NC Call for an appointment 704-367-2255.

Surgical Abortion (5-16 weeks)

The surgical abortion during the 5-16 week period consists of the Dilation Aspiration Method. Patients can expect to be in our facility for about 4 hours. This time includes the ultrasound, lab work, counseling, the procedure (approx. 5 minutes), and about a 1 hour nurse supervised recovery time. We offer a mild sedative, medication to help cramping and a local anesthetic. We require that someone pick up and drive the patient home after the procedure and we suggest that the patient rest for the remainder of the day. Usually, the patient can return to work and normal activities the following day.
A member of our medical staff is on call 24 hours a day for questions and concerns.

Follow-Up: The patient should return to our facility 3 weeks after the procedure for a follow-up exam. At this visit, we will check vitals and determine that your uterus has returned to its normal non-pregnant size. We will perform a pregnancy test to ensure you get a negative result. If the patient would like to continue the prescribed birth control, a recent pap smear is required. If due for your annual exam you may have a pap smear for an additional fee.

There is absolutely no reason for North Carolina to take action to close perfectly safe and affordable health care for women.

National Background and Context (click here)

Abortion is a common experience: At current rates, about one in three American women will have had an abortion by the time she reaches age 45. Moreover, a broad cross section of U.S. women have abortions. 58% of women having abortions are in their 20s; 61% have one or more children; 85% are unmarried; 69% are economically disadvantaged; and 73% report a religious affiliation. No racial or ethnic group makes up a majority: 36% of women obtaining abortions are white non-Hispanic, 30% are black non-Hispanic, 25% are Hispanic and 9% are of other racial backgrounds.