All patients scheduled for an abortion must eat a small meal prior to their appointment. It is advised that each patient is accompanied by one relative or friend. No children, please. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes, the remainder of the time will be spent taking a medical history, doing lab work, counseling on abortion and contraception, and encouraging you to rest comfortably before departure. Counseling Our professional counselors are available to discuss all aspects of birth control, the abortion procedure, and alternatives to abortion.
Patients receive group supported counseling.
Upon request our counselors will talk with a relative or friend accompanying the patient. Patients can be assured to complete confidentiality. Our staff is committed to your best interests. To assure valid results, when a period is missed by at least two weeks, the first morning's urine specimen should be obtained and kept refrigerated until test is performed. Early pregnancy testing is also available.