Ciocia Wienia from Vienna

Ciocia Wienia
from Vienna

is a collective of feminist activists. We support people from Poland and other countries where access to abortion is difficult or impossible in organizing an abortion in Austria.

We provide information about reproductive rights and the available forms of abortion in Austria. We assist with organizing travel and accommodation, arranging clinic appointments, and, if necessary, provide interpretation during visits. We also offer support in accessing anonymous birth.

If needed, we provide financial assistance. We offer a non-judgmental space for all individuals experiencing an un/wanted pregnancy including cis women, non-binary, trans, inter and queer persons, regardless of nationality, legal status, or place of residence.

Our email address is ciocia-wienia@riseup.net

We speak English, Polish and German

Abortion on request

In Austria, abortion on request can be performed until the end of the 14th week of pregnancy (13 weeks and 6 days), calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. The procedure can be pharmacological (until the end of the 8th week) or surgical (from 6th until the end of the 14th week).

There are several abortion clinics in Vienna. Since abortion on request is a private service, it is not necessary to be registered in Austria or have Austrian health insurance. The cost of the procedure is determined by the individual clinics.

Costs

At the clinic that we cooperate with, surgical abortion costs €600 (until the end of the 10th week of pregnancy), or €660 (from the 11th to the 14th week). Pharmacological abortion costs €600. The price includes an ultrasound scan, anesthesia, blood group testing, and, if necessary, an injection to prevent blood-type incompatibility complications in future pregnancies. There is no mandatory psychological consultation prior to the procedure.

You will have to stay in Vienna for two days. On the first day, a preliminary medical examination is performed. The abortion procedure takes place on the second day, on an outpatient basis. This means you will only be in the clinic during the examination and the abortion procedure. You will have to reserve an accommodation on your own.

5 - 9

6 - 14

14 +

Methods

5 - 9 week

Pharmacological abortion

During a pharmacological abortion, Mifepristone and Misoprostol are used (the same pharmaceuticals that can be ordered online to selected countries from Women Help Women: https://womenhelp.org). The pill containing Mifepristone is taken on-site in company of a doctor, following an ultrasound examination.

The pills containing Misoprostol are given to the person along with detailed instructions to be ingested at home. Therefore, it is not necessary to stay in Vienna until the abortion is complete.

• Time spent at the clinic: around 30 minutes.

6 - 14 week

Vacuum aspiration procedure

The vacuum aspiration procedure is less invasive and safer than curettage. During the procedure, the cervix is slightly opened and the uterus emptied using a single-use plastic vacuum aspirator. Before the procedure you will have an ultrasound and a brief conversation with the anesthesiologist. The procedure is typically carried out under full anesthesia, partial anesthesia is chosen only in exceptional cases. Abortion under full anesthesia is safe and lasts only about 4–5 minutes.

• Duration of the procedure: 4–5 minutes
• Time spent at the clinic: Approximately 2.5 hours

14 +

After the 14th week, abortion can be carried out in The Netherlands (up to the 22nd week) and in the UK (up to the 24th week).

If you decide to travel to The Netherlands, you can contact and receive support from Abortion Network Amsterdam (anamsterdam@riseup.net).

If you choose to travel to the UK, you can contact Abortion Support Network (info@asn.org.uk).

Anonymous birth

Since 2001, it has been possible in Austria to give birth anonymously, that is, without disclosing one’s name or other personal data. The child is subsequently placed with adoptive parents by the Child Protective Service. The health of both the person giving birth and the child is ensured by the medical pre- and postnatal care, all while maintaining anonymity.

If you are considering anonymous birth in Austria, contact us no earlier than in the 30th week of pregnancy: ciocia-wienia@riseup.net. We will arrange an appointment for you at the hospital in the 33rd week and accompany you there. During this first appointment, an initial examination will be carried out and the estimated delivery date will be determined. You should plan to come to Vienna 1–2 weeks before this estimated date to give birth. We will also provide support during this time. It may be possible to return home the day after giving birth, but this will depend on your well-being and medical condition.

Initially, the Child Protective Service becomes the legal guardian of the child. After the birth, you have six months to revoke your decision to place the child for adoption. After the six-month period has passed, the adoption becomes legally binding.

You can find more information about anonymous birth at: anonymegeburt.at

Help offered by Ciocia Wienia

As Ciocia Wienia we support people from Poland and other countries where access to abortion is difficult or impossible in organizing an abortion in Austria.

Our email address is ciocia-wienia@riseup.net

We speak English, Polish and German

We arrange an appointment at an abortion clinic
We accompany you to the clinic, and, if necessary, translate (the employees of our befriended clinic speak English and German)
We organise transportation (if necessary)
We organise accommodation (if necessary)
We offer financial support (if necessary)

Our email address is ciocia-wienia@riseup.net

We speak English, Polish and German