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.

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.