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early termination of pregnancy by vacuum aspiration.
You must call for an appointment and be given Arkansas State mandated
information at least one day prior to your visit.
The "weeks gestation" is determined by ultrasound
examination. Pregnancy is dated from the date of the last menstrual
period. It is known that the time of conception is normally two weeks
after the beginning of the menstrual period. One week after conception
(3 weeks by the LMP) the pregnancy test becomes positive and the pregnancy
can be safely terminated.
If you are interested in knowing the appearance of the fetus at various stages of pregnancy click here:
The abortion is performed under local anesthesia. We offer Nitrous
oxide for relaxation and pain relief. Intravenous conscious sedation
(sleep) is optionally available at a modest extra cost.
We give individual and private care.
The average length of time a patient
spends in our clinic is 2 to 3 hours. We achieve this short stay by
scheduling individual appointments throughout the day.
• Clinic Visit
• Reception
• Laboratory
• Exam and Ultrasound
• Counseling
• Abortion Procedure
• Recovery
On
the day of the appointment |
| First
Trimester |
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• Your must call for your appointment one day in advance
• Your visit
at our Clinic will take 2-4 hours
• You may bring one escort with you, but it is not necessary
if you are having a local sedation and will not be sedated. When you
leave the clinic, you will feel well and be able to drive your car.
• If you choose to be sedated during your procedure you MUST
have a driver or take a taxi.
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| All
Patients (Prior to Arrival) |
• If you are currently
taking prescribed medication, take it as scheduled. If
you are asthmatic bring your inhaler when you come for
your appointment.
• If your appointment
is before 11 AM do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
If you have an 11 AM or later appointment do not eat anything after midnight and only clear liquid until 8 AM.
• Children and infants are not allowed in the clinic. This is
a courtesy to other patients and a safety protocol.
• You must have a state/government issued Photo ID.
• Payments must be made in either cash, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.
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> Aftercare & Follow-up
Aftercare Instructions brochure [PDF]
PRINT: Preparing for Your Appointment [PDF] & Patient Information [PDF]
Bring both of these documents with you at the time of your appointment.
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