Northland Family Planning Center is pleased to offer our patients a unique pain management approach. We practice a unique, more holistic approach to managing pain. We treat the whole woman and not just her uterus. We combine stress-reducing, therapeutic relaxation techniques with a warm, soothing atmosphere including soft music, lighting and aromatherapy. This treatment, combined with the care of our professional staff, helps patients relax before, during and after the procedure.
Most women say that the cramping associated with abortion is tolerable.
Others prefer to not experience any significant cramping or discomfort during the procedure. The majority of abortion providers across the country do not offer general anesthesia due to the greater medical risk it carries and the additional expense. Patients with concerns about pain prefer this option that also uses a local anesthetic. There is an additional fee for this service. Counseling Whether or not to continue a pregnancy can be an extremely difficult decision.