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Your Abortion Visit

Preparing For Your Visit

We are committed to providing care, no matter what. As part of your appointment, you will speak with a health professional about your medical information, all your options, and will be able to ask questions. Your medical history will be reviewed at your appointment. Be aware that certain medications and medical conditions may not allow for a medication abortion.

COVID-19 Information

Wear a face covering to your appointment, such as a paper mask, respirator, or cloth mask.

Please be advised that patients with symptoms of COVID (such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, or loss of taste and/or smell) and patients with a positive COVID test or known COVID exposure in the last 2 weeks are asked to reschedule their appointments and will not be admitted into the health center.

Things to Bring

  • Government-issued photo ID

  • A list of all current medications you are taking

  • Insurance card and payment information

  • Do you have Medicaid? Please make sure to bring your Medicaid card if interested in birth control coverage.

  • Do you have Commercial Insurance? Please call 412-562-1900 and provide your policy number so your insurance can be approved ahead of time. Bring proof of insurance to your appointment.

  • Do you plan to pay out of pocket? The cost of the procedure out of pocket can range from $435-$915 based on how far along you are. Payment can be made in cash or credit card with proper ID. If you’d like to find out whether or not you qualify for financial assistance, call 412-562-1900.

Mandatory State Counseling

Pennsylvania law requires that you speak with a doctor before having an abortion. Our patients meet this requirement by speaking with our doctor on a scheduled phone call. You must call into a teleconference to complete this call.

To complete the call: Dial 877-465-1205 at your scheduled start time. Dialing 5 minutes late will not let you in on the call. The call lasts about 45-60 minutes. You will listen to a speech for about 20 minutes, then you’ll be on hold while the doctor checks in with each patient on the line one by one. Wait until the doctor comes back on the line with you to privately confirm your appointment information. Do not hang up until you speak with the doctor one-on-one; otherwise the call will not be considered complete and your appointment will be canceled.

In-Clinic Abortion

A visit for a 1st trimester abortion is 2.5 – 3 hours. A visit for a 2nd trimester abortion is 4 - 7 hours. There will be several steps and waiting between the steps. We encourage bringing snacks, books, and/or phone chargers.

You will receive the following services during your visit: vaginal ultrasound, lab work, birth control consultation, abortion procedure and some time spent in our recovery room.

Please make sure you eat before your appointment. For this appointment, there are no restrictions on food. You can come by yourself and drive yourself home. We ask that you not use over the counter medications, alcohol, or street drugs for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

Please have sanitary pads available at home for at least 2 weeks’ worth of bleeding. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and underwear that can hold a maxi pad.

You are allowed to bring 1 support person with you to your visit. We are currently offering conscious sedation on certain days only. Children and infants are not allowed in the facility so make childcare arrangements if necessary.

Medication Abortion

Your visit will last between 2-3 hours. There will be several steps and waiting between the steps. We encourage bringing snacks, books, and/or phone chargers.

You will receive the following services during your visit: vaginal ultrasound, lab work, birth control consultation, one medication to take at the clinic, and more medication to take at home as directed. You will also choose a follow-up option during your appointment.

Please make sure you eat before your appointment. For this appointment, there are no restrictions on food. You can come by yourself and drive yourself home. We ask that you not use over the counter medications, alcohol, or street drugs for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

Please have sanitary pads available at home for at least 2 weeks’ worth of bleeding. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and underwear that can hold a maxi pad.

You are allowed to bring 1 support person with you to the visit. Children and infants are not allowed in the facility so make childcare arrangements if necessary.