When care isn’t available at home, you still have options
Living in a state with restricted or banned abortion access, like South Dakota, can make it feel like you’ve run out of choices. But you haven’t. CARE Clinic Colorado, located in Pueblo, CO, welcomes patients from across the country, including those traveling from restrictive states. We provide second trimester abortion services, including vacuum aspiration up to 18.6 weeks and surgical abortion after 20.6 weeks, with a focus on comfort, privacy, and respect.
We know the logistics of traveling for care can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer flexible same-day appointments, help with planning travel and accommodations, and treat every patient like a whole person, not just a chart.
What second trimester abortion care looks like here
If you’re between 18.6 and 24 weeks pregnant, you may need a Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) procedure. It’s often paired with vacuum aspiration and is typically completed over one or two consecutive days in our clinic. If you’re earlier in the second trimester, a vacuum aspiration alone may be appropriate.
Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:
- Initial visit: Ultrasound, consultation, and cervical preparation if necessary
- Procedure day: In-clinic care using safe, proven methods with sedation available
- Recovery: Onsite rest and support from our experienced nursing staff
Every step is explained. Every concern is valid. Every question deserves an answer.
Traveling from South Dakota? We’ll help guide the way
You might need to take a flight to get here, but you’re not doing it alone. Patients from places like South Dakota often reach out asking:
- “How soon can I get in?”
- “Can someone come with me?”
- “Where do I stay while I’m in town?”
- We’re in Pueblo, Colorado, a location many patients can reach by car
- We accept patients from across the country
- Same-day and next-day appointments are often available
- Our staff is welcoming, discreet, and experienced
- No protesters at our doors
- We offer assistance with travel and accommodations
Our team has helped hundreds of out-of-state patients navigate these same questions. We’ll help coordinate appointments that minimize time away from work or family, suggest lodging near the clinic, and share local travel tips to make your visit smoother.
And yes, you can bring a support person. We want you to feel safe and cared for throughout your experience.
Why people seek abortion in the second trimester
There are so many reasons someone might need a second trimester abortion. For many patients we see from South Dakota, it comes down to lack of earlier access. Sometimes people don’t realize they’re pregnant. Other times, it’s a change in personal circumstances, a fetal diagnosis, or the simple reality of waiting for enough money or time off.
Whatever brought you here, we’re not here to judge, we’re here to help.
Vacuum aspiration up to 18.6 weeks
If you’re earlier in your pregnancy, vacuum aspiration may be the right fit. It’s quick, safe, and completed in one visit. It’s also a common choice for patients traveling from out of state due to its shorter recovery time and straightforward process.
If you’re not sure how far along you are, we can confirm gestational age during your first visit and talk through your options from there.
Why CARE Clinic Colorado is worth the trip
Traveling for abortion care might not have been part of your plan. But if you’re coming from South Dakota or another state where care is restricted, you deserve a place that makes it as smooth and supportive as possible.
Here’s what makes us different:
And unlike some places, we’re not here to waste your time or make things harder. We’re here to get you in, care for you, and get you back home safely.
Ready when you are
If you’re in South Dakota and can’t find care where you live, know that you still have safe, legal, respectful options in Colorado. Whether you’re seeking vacuum aspiration up to 18.6 weeks or a second trimester surgical abortion after 20.6 weeks, CARE Clinic Colorado is just a call, or a plane ride, away.
We’ll help with the logistics. We’ll keep it private. And we’ll take good care of you.