Surgical Abortion
Common medical procedure to
terminate a pregnancy.
Our Delaware surgical abortion clinic offers PRIVATE rooms.
The following information will help you understand what to expect when choosing to have a surgical abortion — make an informed decision about your medical care.
We do same day care when you schedule your appointment.
To prepare yourself for your scheduled appointment, be sure to read our policies.
You might ask one of our professional staff if you can be seen for one of our other services, like gynecological care the same day as your scheduled appointment.
First trimester abortion is considered one of the SAFEST outpatient procedures when performed by trained physicians.
If you are beyond 12 weeks pregnant, your doctor may recommend inserting dilators on the day prior to your procedure. If you are beyond 18 weeks, your doctor may recommend an injection that induces fetal demise prior to your surgery. After your pain medicine begins to work, your doctor will decide if your cervix is open enough.
If your cervix needs to be dilated (opened), your doctor will stretch it with dilators. Suction is used by putting a small sterile plastic tube into your uterus and connecting it to a hand-held syringe or electric suction machine. Your doctor may also use a curette (a narrow surgical tool) to remove any remaining tissue. This tissue will be carefully examined to make sure the abortion is complete.
You will be taken to a recovery area to rest. We will monitor your pain and bleeding to make sure it is safe for you to go home.
First Trimester Abortion (4-12 weeks)
Second Trimester Abortion (13 to 21 Weeks)
A surgical abortion performed during the second trimester abortion is the SAFEST and ONLY option for those seeking an abortion 13 to 21 weeks, into their pregnancy.
Our team of licensed OB/GYNS have been chosen because of their high standards and exceptional skills.
All abortion procedures are performed in our clean, private procedure rooms and each patient is attended to by one of our caring health professionals.
You will be treated with kindness and the dignity and respect you deserve. You are honored by all of our staff who ensure that your time with us will be spent in caring, clean, and comfortable surroundings.
How the surgical procedure works
A surgical abortion performed during the second trimester abortion is the SAFEST and ONLY option for those seeking an abortion 13 to 21 weeks, into their pregnancy.
Our team of licensed OB/GYNS have been chosen because of their high standards and exceptional skills.
All abortion procedures are performed in our clean, private procedure rooms and each patient is attended to by one of our caring health professionals.
You will be treated with kindness and the dignity and respect you deserve. You are honored by all of our staff who ensure that your time with us will be spent in caring, clean, and comfortable surroundings.