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Clinical Services >
What's the
difference between a non-surgical and surgical
abortion?
What to Expect
You will need to plan to spend approximately 2-3
hours in our office. As soon as you walk through
our doors you will be greeted by our staff. Your
next step is to have an ultrasound to determine
the precise length of pregnancy. You will then
receive lab work (blood pressure, pulse, temperature,
hemoglobin, and Rh typing). A caring member of
our staff will explain each step to you.
After your lab work is completed, you will have
a confidential counseling session, and if you
choose, family and friends are welcome to participate.
Your counselor will discuss with you the procedure
and the sedation you will receive, as well as
review aftercare instructions and answer any questions
you may have.
Our counselors are well trained to tailor each
session to the specific needs of the patient.
During their sessions, our patients are counseled
individually concerning their decision, options
and feelings towards abortion. The counseling
session is designed as a time to exchange information
and express any concerns or feelings you might
be experiencing. Your counselor will also be able
to discuss birth control options with you at this
time. Birth control options include the pills,
ring, or Depo-Provera injections.
Our Center director will walk with you to the
surgical area, where you will change into a paper
gown and socks (that we ask you to bring from
home). You will have an opportunity to discuss
any questions you have with the doctor. Prior
to the procedure, you will have twilight sedation.
You will be awake but relatively unaware of discomfort
during the procedure. The surgery is a very safe
and simple procedure and lasts only a few minutes.
Afterward, you will be brought into our recovery
room where our nurses will care for you. You will
be given the necessary prescriptions and if you
choose, a method of birth control, to take home.
Patients who are Rh Negative will receive an injection
of Rhogam before leaving. You will spend approximately
30-60 minutes in the recovery room, or until you
feel you are feeling like you'd like to leave
the facility.
All of us at Presidential Women's Center would
like to thank you for placing your trust in us
for your reproductive healthcare.
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