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Surgical Abortions - 1st Trimester 5 to 12 weeks
At our new Cliff Valley Clinic, we offer first trimester surgical abortions performed by qualified and experienced state licensed OB-GYN physicians. A non-surgical option, a medication abortion option, is also available for early abortions under 8 weeks. For this type of surgical abortion, the vacuum aspiration procedure (the most common first trimester procedure) is performed. Our first trimester clients are offered the option of choosing anesthesia or an injection of local numbing medication.
What
happens in a vacuum aspiration procedure?
After personal counseling, a pre-operative medical review, including an ultrasound and a blood test to determine RhFactor, and the administration of anesthesia or the injection of local numbing medication, the procedure begins with a small tube inserted into the cervix, the opening of the uterus. Then, the physician will use an aspirator, a medical instrument that creates gentle suction, to remove the contents of the uterus. Specially trained and caring health advocates support each woman before, during, and after the procedure.
How can I make an appointment for a first trimester abortion?
Please call us at 404-728-7900 or U.S. Toll Free at 1-800-877-6013 and a trained and caring phone counselor can answer all the questions you have.
Also, there is more information at FrequentlyAsked Questions on Abortion Appointments.