What To Expect During Your Abortion Procedure
We want you to be physically and emotionally comfortable during your appointment. We have structured your time with us to provide all the medical and psychological attention you will need. Your visit with us will take about an hour, and will include:
- Testing: We will do a sonogram to accurately determine the length of your pregnancy. Dr. Hodes or Dr. Nauser will then talk with you about the abortion procedure and perform a brief physical examination.
- The procedure itself: The doctor will give you a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort during the abortion procedure. The D&C aspiration procedure takes about one minute; a D&E procedure takes 3 to 5 minutes, but more time may be needed to dilate your cervix.
- Recovery: After the abortion procedure, you will rest in the procedure room. You will receive written abortion aftercare instructions and will be given take-home medications at no additional charge.
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Abortion Cost
Nationwide, the cost for an abortion at a health center or a clinic ranges from about $350 to $900 for a D&C procedure. Please contact our office for more information regarding abortion cost. You will need to bring enough funds with you to pay for your procedure at the time of your appointment.
Abortion Insurance Coverage
In some cases, your insurance company may cover all or part of your abortion procedure. If you wish to use insurance to cover the cost of the abortion, you must fax your insurance information to us at least 3 working days prior to your appointment and we will check your policy for abortion insurance coverage. We are not able to confirm insurance benefits the same day as your appointment. If you have any questions about insurance for abortion, please contact our office.