Patient Information
On the Day of Your Appointment
| » | Bring in a copy of the $20 Off Coupon for Abortion Services |
| » | We recommend for you to eat something before coming to the office before your abortion. You should have breakfast if your appointment is before noon and you should eat breakfast and lunch if your appointment is after noon. We do not recommend heavy meals or eating on your way to the office (fast-food, drive thru). We want your food to have at least an hour to digest before coming into the office. |
| » | Do not take unnecessary medications on the day of your procedure. If you take prescription medications for a medical condition, continue to take all medications as directed by your doctor. Bring all medications with you to your appointment. |
| » | Do not wear any jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, rings, etc. |
| » | Do not bring any valuables (expensive sunglasses, PDA’s, laptops, or large amounts of cash). We will not be responsible for items left unattended in the waiting room or other areas in the office. |
| » | Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes and slip-on shoes. Do not wear complicated outfits. |
| » | Make sure you wear regular underwear on the day of your procedure so you can go home wearing a maxi pad. No G-strings or thong underwear are suggested. |
| » | Please do not bring children to the clinic. Expect to be in the office for 2 to 3 hours for your entire visit. Your ride may drop you off and return back to pick you up. We must have their contact numbers before you are called back for surgery. |
| » | Due to limited seating in our lobby, please only bring one other adult with you to your appointment. |
| » | No males are allowed to go back into the ultrasound room or in the OR during surgery. |
| » | We accept cash, debit, and all major credit cards. The owner of the credit card MUST be here to sign and MUST present a valid photo ID. We do not accept checks, travelers’ checks, or money orders. We do not accept credit card payments over the phone. Payment is due before services are rendered. |
| » | The fee you pay at the time of your visit includes PREGNANCY TESTING (if requested), ULTRASOUND, LABORATORY WORK-UP, YOUR CHOICE OF ANESTHESIA, SURGERY, RHOGAM (if further than 7 weeks pregnant), MEDICATIONS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF THE SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE MEDICATIONS, AND YOUR POST-OPERATIVE CARE. |
| » | If you are too early pregnant to complete your abortion on the day of your procedure (What is considered too early?), we will refund everything you paid except $100.00. This money is for your ultrasound/and or laboratory testing. This money will stay on your account and you will not re-pay this amount on your next visit. We will repeat your ultrasound and laboratory testing when you return at no additional cost. |
| » | Do not schedule work, school, or other commitments on the day of your procedure. |
| » | When you will be able to go back to work will depend on how far along you are into your pregnancy. Most patients return back to work within 24-48 hours. Please ask one of the staff members for a discreet work note if needed. |
After Your Visit
For one week after your abortion, avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity.
After this time you may return to your regular schedule.
Should you develop any problems aside from light bleeding and minimal
cramping, do not hesitate to call us. We are the best people to handle
post-abortion problems in the safest and least costly manner. Should you
go to an emergency room for treatment, the hospital staff may not be sympathetic
to your circumstances. Therefore, when possible, we ask that you call
us before requesting care from another provider.
Follow your after-care instructions carefully to insure that you have
the best outcome.
We have a physician on call at all times.
For urgent problems: 24 Hours a Day – (702) 892-0307
We continue to provide ongoing care for you after your surgery. For minor
or non-emergency questions, call the center during our regular hours of
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
You may eat a light meal after leaving the clinic.
For the next two weeks avoid:
• Tampons - Use sanitary napkins/pads
• Intercourse
• Douching
Bleeding may last only a few hours or it may persist, for several weeks.
If your bleeding soaks more than 2 pads in one hour, call us. It is normal
for some women to experience some cramping and clotting, but if it is
excessive, call us.
Start your antibiotics the evening of your abortion. This is to prevent
infection.
It is important for you to wait at least 3 weeks to do a pregnancy test
after your abortion. It is normal for a pregnancy test to remain positive
to 2-3 weeks after the abortion. You should schedule a follow-up appointment
with us anytime between 3 weeks and no more than 6 weeks after your abortion.
If you have not had a period by 8 weeks after the procedure, you need
an examination to further evaluate this circumstance.
This visit is free of charge. We will do a Pap Smear at this time of your
follow-up for the reduced rate of $50. If you wait past 6.6 weeks to request
a Pap Smear you will be charged the normal fee of $150.
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