A new Washington , D.C. abortion clinic will have a 'spa-like feel ' , with fluffy robes , natural wood floors and tea on arrival , in an attempt to help destigmatize the procedure . Carafem , which opens this week , has a no-frills attitude when it comes to informing people with what they provide . One of their advertisement 's reads , 'Abortion : Yeah , we do that ' . Christopher Purdy , the clinic 's president and founder , said he was inspired to start Carafem after working more than a decade promoting family planning and HIV prevention in developing countries . Carafem president and founder Christopher Purdy ( pictured with health services vice president Melissa S. Grant ) has begun a new Washington , D.C. abortion clinic that presents itself with a 'spa-like feel ' It was there he realized how much easier it was to get an abortion , sometimes as simple as walking into a pharmacy , in places such as Ethiopia . Meanwhile , in the United States more than 200 laws have restricted the controversial procedure and forced dozens of clinics to close their doors , according to the Washington Post . Melissa S. Grant , Carafem 's health services vice president , said it was important for the clinic 'to try and present an upgrade , almost spa-like feel ' . The clinic will also only provide pharmaceutical abortions , meaning there will be no vacuum aspiration or surgical procedures available - this means that Carafem 's clients can not be more than 10 weeks pregnant . Purdy told the Washington Post that not purchasing surgical equipment allows him to charge $ 400 for the procedure , which is about $ 100 less than the average pharmaceutical abortion . The clinic offers fluffy robes , natural wood floors and tea on arrival , in an attempt to help destigmatize the procedure . Clients who walk into Carafem will receive counseling and go through 'basic tests ' before they take the initial pill at the clinic . The whole appointment is supposed to take about 60 minutes . The second set of pills , which induces the abortion , is then taken at home the next day . On it 's website , Carafem says it 's staff provides 'clear , non-judgmental and accurate information so you feel confident ' . 'We are an experienced team with years of experience in abortion care , ' it states . Purdy said the clinic plans to discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically . 'We do n't walk to talk in hushed tones , ' he said . 'We use the A-word . ' Anti-abortion activists do n't believe Carafem 's bold take is going to work . Marjorie Dannenfelser , president of anti-abortion lobbying group the Susan B. Anthony List , believes the approach is too celebratory . She said she believes even people who are pro-choice think of the procedure as ' a necessary evil ' . National Right to Life President Carol Tobias believes people will find Carafem disgusting . 'Abortion is not pleasant , and trying to put pretty wrappings around the procedure is n't going to make any difference , ' she said . Purdy said the clinic , which he described as 'fresh , modern , clean and caring ' , plans to discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically . 'We do n't walk to talk in hushed tones , ' he said . 'We use the A-word ' Carafem 's founders are n't the only people speaking publicly and positively about abortion . A number of female Democratic lawmakers have shared their personal experiences to put a human face on the procedure and protest anti-abortion legislation . Last week Ohio Democrat Rep. Teresa Fedor revealed during a debate in the House that she had terminated a pregnancy after being raped while serving in the military and became pregnant . 'You do n't respect my reason , my rape , my abortion , ' she said as representatives debated the state 's Heartbeat Bill , which would make it a felony for doctors to provide abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected . ' I guarantee you there are other woman who should stand up with me and be courageous enough to speak that voice , ' she continued . ' I 've sat here long enough . '
Carafem is a new abortion clinic opening this week in D.C. , Washington President Christopher Purdy said he was inspired to open clinic after he saw how much easier it was to get an abortion overseas . Carafem will only provide pharmaceutical abortions so as to lower price . Purdy said the clinic will discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically .