Preparing for your Abortion Appointment
At Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio, we offer outpatient abortion services at our surgical centers located in Cincinnati and Dayton.
If you already have an appointment scheduled, review the information on this page to prepare for your visit.
Need to schedule an appointment? Call 513-287-6484.
Bring these items with you:
- Valid government or state-issued photo ID
- Payment for your visit. Please note if you are using a credit card with someone else’s name on it, that person must be present during the transaction. If you have questions about forms of payment, please call our office at 1800-230-PLAN.
- If you are a minor, bring your original birth certificate in addition to your photo ID. Photo IDs can include a current school year ID (or badge) or a government issued photo ID. Parents or legal guardians must be present with their government or state issued photo ID. Legal guardians require additional paperwork, please call our office for details at 1-800-230-PLAN.
- List of medications
- Your pharmacy information
During Your Appointment
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for parking and check-in. You can now complete most of the registration process through MyChart pre-check up to 7 days before your visit. To help move through your visit faster, complete the pre-check before you arrive for your visit.
There are currently no clinic escorts on site at either of our surgical centers. However, you may encounter protestors. Some of these individuals may be wearing escort vests. They are not Planned Parenthood staff or volunteers. You do not have to stop for them or talk to them.
You will give your ID to the front desk staff before you are able to enter any part of the building. We will not be able to see you if you do not have a valid government or state ID.
If the name on your ID doesn't match the name you go by – that’s ok. Just let a staff member know when you arrive.
Items to keep in mind:
- Do not use drugs or alcohol 24 hours prior to your appointment.
- Patients are allowed to bring one (1) guest to accompany them during their appointment. Guests are required to show ID to enter the health center.
- Children are not permitted to accompany patients at abortion appointments.
- If you have not received a link to your MyChart account one day before your appointment, please contact us.
Notice of Ohio law regarding abortions related to Down syndrome and attestation [as required by O.R.C. 2919.10(B)]
It is legal for you to get an abortion in Ohio for any reason. You do not have to tell us your reason. We do not need to know your reason.
However, under Ohio law, our clinic cannot perform an abortion if we learn that fetal Down syndrome is any part of your reason. If we learn of a diagnosis or any other indication of Down syndrome in your pregnancy, we will not be able to see you.
This applies only to Down syndrome and not any other condition.
After Your Appointment
Many patients are able to return to normal activities the day after their abortion. Your care team will review what you can expect in the days and weeks following your abortion before you leave our health center. If you have additional questions or concerns, call the number provided on your discharge papers.
It is normal to experience a variety of different emotions after an abortion. Some people may feel sad, while others feel relieved. No matter how you are feeling, there are mental health resources available to help you process:
o Exhale
o Faith Choice Ohio
o All Options
o Connect and Breathe