On the day of your procedure do not take anything by mouth or after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes food, water, gum, candy, mints, ice, or smoking cigarettes. This will help avoid nausea and possible serious anesthesia complications.

You are required to bring a responsible adult who can stay with you until you are ready to be discharged by the physician. If you have trouble finding an escort, please ask the phone counselor for assistance.

Wear comfortable clothing and a warm pair of socks.

All major credit cards, money orders and cashier's checks are accepted. We do not accept personal checks or cash for abortion services. However, cash will be accepted for any additional fees.

Payment is due at the time of service.

Please remember children are not permitted. This includes the grounds of the clinic including the parking lot.

Please Note: If you are a two-day patient you may eat breakfast before your appointment.

TO INSURE THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR ESCORTS, SECURITY IS ALWAYS PRESENT.

The three-week period following your abortion is very important. This information will help to assure an easy and worry-free recovery. Please read this information and the additional information that you will receive upon your visit carefully.

Bleeding
It is perfectly normal to experience bleeding after the abortion. Some women have bleeding similar to a normal period and others bleed very little or not at all.

Your first normal period following the abortion should come in four to six weeks.

We ask that you monitor your bleeding for three days after your abortion. If your bleeding becomes excessive and you begin to saturate a full size pad within one hour or if you are passing clots of blood larger than the size of a quarter, you should contact us by calling our emergency number.

This number will be given to you during your visit and allows for 24-Hour Emergency accessibility.

Cramping
It is not unusual to experience cramping after your procedure. You may take any non-aspirin pain reliever or pain reliever that is prescribed to you by us to relieve your discomfort. Avoid aspirin as it may thin the blood and lead to heavier bleeding.

Breast Soreness and Mood Changes
As your hormones shift from the pregnant to the non-pregnant state, you may feel a slight "down" or "blue" period. These feelings should subside in a few days.

A small percentage of women experience some increased breast tenderness for a few days after the procedure.

Restrictions
In order to avoid infection and to ensure a healthy recovery, there are a few restrictions that you must follow for the three-week period following your abortion and until after you have received a follow-up exam.

These include abstaining from the following for a minimum of three weeks:

• Sexual Intercourse
• Using tampons
• Douching
• Tub Baths
• Swimming.
• Avoid Strenuous Activities (such as lifting anything over 15 lbs., and all exercise)