Abortion service includes ultrasound, dating of pregnancy, counseling, lab work, Rh immune globulin for Rh negative women and all pre and post-op medications.
The lab studies include hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, urinalysis, Rh typing, and pathological exam of tissue when necessary.
In-Clinic Abortion
The abortion procedure involves removing the pregnancy by vacuum aspiration, the most widely used and safest method of abortion. Should be able to return to normal, non-strenous activities the following day. A 2-3 hour outpatient stay at the Clinic can be anticipated.
Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill)
If you choose a medical abortion using RU486, the medication is given at the clinic after ultrasound, counseling and lab studies.
Two days later, another medication is given which induces cramps and bleeding usually heavier than a menstrual period. We will see you back 3 weeks later. Medical abortions are 95-98% effective. Should it fail, we will do a vacuum aspiration at no additional charge if done at our facility.
Counseling
Counseling is included in the procedure fee and will help a woman explore her feelings regarding her pregnancy and the alternatives available to her. Counselors discuss birth control, post-operative care, and the abortion procedure.
Special Instructions
| • | Patients under 17 years of age will need 1 parents consent. Parent will need to bring their ID along with the patient's ID or birth certificate |
| • | All patients must bring a picture ID |
| • | On the morning of your appointment, take a thorough shower, wear a dress or a skirt, or loose fitting pants |
| • | You must have someone accompany you to the Clinic to drive you home after in-clinic abortion |
| • | Please do not bring children to the clinic |
| • | Do not drink or chew anything after midnight before an in-clinic abortion |
| • | You may eat or drink before the medical abortion (RU486) |
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