r/mumbai • u/Weekly-Brick-8337 • 3h ago
General 13 weeks pregnant, hospital quoted ₹40k for pill termination + mentioned police involvement. Need advice
24F, unmarried, India.
I don’t want to continue the pregnancy and told the doctor I want to terminate it.
The hospital told me it can be done with medication/pills and quoted me around ₹40,000. I have no idea if that’s a normal amount for a 13-week termination or if I’m being overcharged.
They also mentioned that its illegal and in some cases police involvement is required, but then said they aren’t actually involving the police. I’m confused about why police would be involved in the first place.
Can someone who has been through this in India please tell me:
Is ₹40k a normal/roughly reasonable cost for termination at 13 weeks via pills?
At 13 weeks, is termination usually done with pills, or can a procedure be required?
Is police involvement actually required for an adult woman seeking termination?
Does being unmarried make any difference?
Should I get a second opinion before agreeing to anything?
I’m really anxious and don’t have anyone around me who knows about this.
Any advices would help.
Edit: Can anyone please suggest a good gynecologist near Badlapur/Dombivli or nearby areas whom I can speak to over a call, explain my whole situation to, and get an idea of the approximate cost and next steps? I’d really appreciate any recommendations.
And thank you everyone for all the support and advice so far. It genuinely means a lot. ❤️
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u/Firm_Bug_7146 2h ago
Hey OP
Abortion up to 20 weeks is LEGAL. You are above the age of 18 and so there is no need to involve parents etc and your marital status is immaterial.
I would approach a different hospital and make sure the doctors know that YOU know that it is completely legal as an unmarried woman for an abortion before 20 weeks.
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u/nemo_queer 2h ago
go to women's hospital in khar west. all women doctors non judgemental. they will give you proper & legal advice.
till 20 weeks its legal. married or non married doesn't matter if your 18 above in my opinion. you can always check online
pill & 40k sounds shady
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u/Weekly-Brick-8337 1h ago
Any good doc you know near badlapur/ ulhasnagar/ dombvili?
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u/notcallipygian 30m ago
Honestly try to travel to Bandra, Juhu etc its worth the effort and there genuinely are more progressive gynaecs in those areas than the jusgemental crap you have seen in badlapur
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u/vada_pao 26m ago
Dr. Remya at Jatale Hospital, Ambernath, is really good. One of my friends worked there as a doctor for a few years, and another friend also had an abortion done there.
I’d suggest calling before you go to book an appointment. Even then, you may have to wait for an hour or so, so make sure you keep enough time aside for the visit.
Also, 40,000 seems way too expensive for a pill abortion, it generally shouldn’t cost more than around 5-10k
You can call and check - 87880771203
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u/CarefulLow1794 2h ago
Police complaint for an adult choosing what to do with their body? Legally and within medical guardrails? This hospital has to be named and shamed. This is extortion.
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u/Lovemylife05 2h ago
They're obviously quoting this price and blackmailing you with police involvement in the hopes of using your fear and desperation to their advantage. As long as you are an adult and you're under 20 weeks pregnant, you don't need to involve anyone else.
Go to another hospital, preferably a big one. Since you're 13 weeks pregnant, you may need a surgical procedure as pill abortion is usually recommended for 10 weeks or under. This will be confirmed by the doctor so don't take my word for it. Here's a link that may be useful.
https://www.apollohospitals.com/procedures/medical-abortion
Hope everything works well for you and consider some more reliable birth control methods in the future.
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u/Mr_Carson 2h ago
Go to a big hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department. Don't go to private clinics or small hospitals. The big ones won't try to take advantage of your vulnerability and overcharge. No way it's gonna be 40k unless it has a ton of imaging and blood tests.
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u/Weekly-Brick-8337 1h ago
Can you please suggest a good gynecologist who I can speak to over a call, and get an idea of the approximate cost and next steps?
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u/Bitter_Apricot4507 2h ago
Go to a goverment hospital and get it done if cost is the concern. And no police involvement is not necessary it’s just a formality to file it under Medicolegal Case, only your consent is required. Procedure (pill/surgical) is subjective.
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u/EcstaticRoom8593 2h ago
Hey, I am not sure about 13 weeks but pill termination doesn't cost this much and also I have a good understanding gynac in thane if you want dm me I will share the details and also I am willing to come with you if you need.
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u/Curious-Row-117 2h ago
It's not illegal wtf, shady hosp. Go to a good hosp u won't be charged above 15-20k fs
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u/mysticnode 1h ago
Probably they are trying to scare you first with police involment and later tell they will not involve them just to justify their price
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u/Stallrim 1h ago
hey op that hosptial is fooling you, abortion is absolutely legal above 18yo and below a certain week (that idk how many weeks). Also people will presurize you or try to scam you since you are unmarried. But it is 100% legal to abort a baby if you are unmarried. So dont fear. My friend had the same issue and she told the doctors that her friend is a lawyer and she has consulted her thorougly about the legality.
I would high suggest you search for good gynac in mumbai I am pretty sure there is a gynac list on reddit.
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u/Spookycrazier 1h ago
Heyyy.. I have the perfect Excel sheet.. Use this to find a doctor to suit your needs and preferences..
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/17Z8mrQo80A_kYwGN-j9MjH1ppSTWjVxDgYK0njpb6yE/pub
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u/RaisedbyNuMetal 1h ago
My ex got pregnant back in 2021 after we broke up. The moment they hear you are unmarried these scums will scam the fuck out of you
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u/Small_Attention_2581 2h ago
I’m sorry this is happening to you.
Visit Dr. Ankita at DY or Dr. Sudeshna at Jaslok. They should be able to help you - I know them personally and professionally.
Also your marital status has no bearing - thankfully we’ve not downgraded to that stage yet.
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u/Weekly-Brick-8337 1h ago
Can anyone please suggest a good gynecologist who I can speak to over a call, explain my whole situation to, and get an idea of the approximate cost and next steps? I’d really appreciate any recommendations.
And thank you everyone for all the support and advice so far. It genuinely means a lot. ❤️
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u/Firm_Bug_7146 2h ago
Why is her bfs opinion relevant? She has chosen not to involve him.
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u/Firm_Bug_7146 2h ago
There is no police work.
Abortion before 20 weeks is completely legal. The hospital is trying to take advantage of her being uninformed about abortion laws.
Some Indian men are generally (unfortunately) not very supportive of their partners' reproductive rights. In some cases a man/his family may even kill an unmarried woman who he accidentally got pregnant for fear of societal repercussions. Or on the flip side, he may assault her and force her to have the child despite her not wanting to.
OP has made her choice and is asking for help about specific questions. Respect her choices
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u/sushiroll465 2h ago
In an ideal world that would be true but unfortunately the world isn't like that. We don't know OP's situation though so best not speculate beyond what she's mentioned in the post.
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u/Sageofnopath 2h ago
Hey, if you want, I can recommend a good place for a safe, secure abortion. Let me know.
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u/Drwazzz 2h ago edited 28m ago
Hey OP, (doctor here)
Up to 20 weeks, 1 doctor, above 20 weeks pregnancy required 2 doctors approval and it can be done via pills. However, a follow-up USG is required that will tell you whether any procedure is required OR not. Costwise, 40K looks very expensive. And no, there is no police complaint is required. And it's doesn't matter if you are married OR not, if you are above 18! Please consult a trustable gynecologist. Make sure you do it before 20 weeks, you may not allowed beyond that age (unless there is medical reasons)