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Second Trimester Abortion - 13 to 24 weeks*
At our Cliff Valley Clinic, we offer second trimester surgical abortions performed by qualified and experienced state licensed OB-GYN physicians. For second trimester abortions, our physicians perform the Dilation and Evacuation procedure (the "D & E"), the most commonly used procedure for the second trimester. Our second trimester clients are provided anesthesia so that they are asleep and pain free.
*Abortions due to life and health endangerment, fetal anomalies, and rape or incest, are performed up to 26 weeks.
What happens in a Dilation & Evacuation (D & E) procedure?
After personal counseling, a pre-operative medical review, including an ultrasound and a blood test to determine RhFactor, the procedure begins with placing laminaria, a medically prepared seaweed, into the cervix to gently open it. This procedure occurs over two days and our clients are required to remain in the Atlanta area overnight. On the second day, after the cervix is sufficiently dilated, the physician performs the surgery under anesthesia by using medical instruments to evacuate 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 second 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.