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Abortion
Services
Surgical
Abortion
If you choose
to have a surgical abortion, you will meet with an experienced,
professional counselor who will privately explore with you your
feelings about the abortion. She will also explain the surgical
procedure, followup care, future birth control and answer any questions
you may have. You will be asked to give small urine and blood samples
in order to perform lab tests. These tests include: hematocrit,
serology, urinalysis and a pregnancy test. The doctor will determine
if an ultrasound and/or additional tests are required in individual
cases. You will be cared for by experienced, board certified or
board eligible obstetricians and gynecologists who have privileges
at local hospitals. The method of abortion used is Vacuum Uterine
Aspiration (suction D&C). You may choose either local anesthesia,
IV sedation or sleep sedation for pain management during the procedure
which takes approximately ten minutes to perform. The average stay
at the clinic is approximately three hours, but be prepared to stay
longer if necessary. A friend or relative may accompany you to the
clinic.
Medical (Non-Surgical)
Abortion
If you choose
to have a medical abortion, you must be less than 49 days from your
last period. You must also live within a 45 minute drive of our
facility. The medical abortion is a process which requires a minimum
of 3 visits to the clinic. On the first visit, you will meet with
an experienced counselor. She will explain medical abortion and
answer any questions you may have. You will have routine laboratory
tests performed as well as an ultrasound examination to confirm
the pregnancy. The doctor will perform a pelvic examination and
an oral dose of Mifeprex will be taken in the office to begin the
process. We will provide you with vaginal suppositories to insert
at home 2 days later. You will return to us on Day 3 for another
examination. If necessary, additional vaginal suppositories will
be inserted by the doctor. You will return to the clinic on Day
10-14 to ensure that the abortion process is complete. In less than
5% of cases, medical abortions are unsuccessful. In these cases,
a surgical abortion MUST be performed.
Types of
Sedation Available
Local Anesthesia:
Local Anesthesia reduces discomfort associated with the surgery
by producing a numbing affect to the cervix. You will be fully awake.
IV Sedation:
The IV Sedation combination of medications is administered by injection.
The medication will relax you and you will feel drowsy. The sedation
will reduce anxiety and pain. You may experience partial or complete
amnesia.
Sleep Sedation:
A combination of medications are administered by a Licensed Nurse
Anesthestist by injection. You will be asleep during the procedure.
Instructions
1) To make an
appointment, call between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
757-480-2800
Norfolk
757-496-6910 Virginia Beach
800-867-2525 Toll Free
2) Eat a light
meal before coming to the clinic unless you are having sedation.
3) Bring a sanitary
belt with you, or one may be purchased at the clinic for $2.
4) Although
the average stay at the clinic is approximately 4 hours or less,
please be prepared to stay longer if necessary. If you are coming
from out of town, allow as much travel time as possible.
5) One friend
or relative may accompany you. Your guest will need a picture ID
to enter the clinic. If you are coming from out of town, please
bring someone to help with the driving. If you are having sedation,
someone MUST drive you.
6) Please do
not bring small children to the clinic.
7) Please notify
Hillcrest 24 hours in advance of cancellation.
8) Free parking
is available behind the Atlas Building.
Fees
Our fees are
all-inclusive covering medical and counseling care, applicable lab
work and sonography, and a two week checkup. They are subject to
change. All fees are due at the time of your appointment. We accept
cash, money orders, travelers checks, certified checks, MasterCard
and Visa. If using a credit card, please bring identification. We
do not accept personal checks. Hillcrest Clinic is a participating
provider with various insurance companies. If you have coverage,
contact our office between the hours of 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm for
assistance with preauthorizations and other insurance issues.
The fees for
abortion services are:
$275 - 6-12 weeks LMP
$350 - 12-13 weeks LMP
$450 - 13-14 weeks LMP
$60 - Conscious Sedation
$175 - Sleep Sedation
$335 - Medical (Non-Surgical) Abortion
$40 Rhogam (if necessary)
Hillcrest reimburses
the toll fee for Eastern Shore patients who are traveling the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge tunnel.
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