Pre-Abortion Instructions
  • Please allow 4 hours for your entire appointment.
     

  • Do not eat or drink anything except for water for 1 hour before your appointment.However, please eat a meal before coming in to the clinic.  If you have questions about this, please call the clinic.
     

  • Bring a couple of your preferred type of maxi-pads with you for the ride home.
     

  • Please notify us if you have a history of rheumatic fever with a heart murmur and/or take antibiotics prior to dental work.
     

  • Please notify us if you have a history of epilepsy or asthma.
     

  • Please arrange for someone to drive you home.
     

  • If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we appreciate at least 24 hours notice. This allows access for other patients.


 
  • As a courtesy to other patients, please do not bring any children to the clinic.
     

  • As a courtesy to other patients and staff, please do not wear fragrance.
     

  • You are welcome to bring a support person to participate in your visit.
     

  • Try to arrange for one full day off from work to rest. This is not required, but is helpful.
     

  • Buy yourself maxi-pads and ibuprofen for any bleeding and/or cramping you may experience at home after the procedure. You will also need to have an oral thermometer at home to take your temperature for the first 5 days.