Abortion Procedures

Comprehensive Abortion Care

In-clinic abortions are safe, simple medical procedures provided by doctors and nurses in a clinical setting. There are a couple of kinds of in-clinic abortion procedures. Your doctor or nurse will help guide you on which type is right for you, depending on how far you are into your pregnancy. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized attention and pain management to ensure your comfort and safety in a supportive environment.

Abortion Procedures

Comprehensive Abortion Care

What to Expect During the Procedure

Why Choose an Abortion Procedure

Abortion procedures offer the advantage of ending your pregnancy in a single appointment, and require no follow up medication other than self-guided pain management. In-clinic abortions are a well-established and safe method of ending a pregnancy by removing fetal tissue from the uterus. At Meadow, you’ll receive comprehensive support from our healthcare professionals before, during, and after the procedure.

FAQs

Is an abortion safe?

Abortion is very safe, especially when done early in pregnancy. Many studies have been done that show that having an abortion in the first trimester is many more times safer than having a baby.

What is an abortion procedure?

An abortion procedure takes place in the clinic and is very safe. It uses gentle suction to empty your uterus and usually lasts about 5-10 minutes. A suction abortion can be done with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation depending on the clinic and your preferences.

How should I prepare for my abortion appointment?

When you scheduled your appointment, you should have received an email inviting you to register to our patient portal. In the portal are several forms we'd like you to fill out including a medical history form. Completing these forms ahead of time will help ensure that you are seen quickly when you arrive at your appointment. Please call or text us at 703-783-3300 if you need assistance accessing the portal.

Because our appointments utilize only moderate sedation, there is no need to fast before your appointment with us. You can eat and drink as you would on a normal day.

Abortion Care

There are two ways of ending a pregnancy: in-clinic abortion and abortion pills. Both are safe and very common. If you’re pregnant and thinking about abortion, you may have lots of questions. Meadow is here to help.

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Q: How should I prepare for my abortion appointment?

For a procedural abortion appointment, we ask that you refrain from eating or drinking anything other than sips of water for about 6-8 hours before the procedure, if you are having some form of sedation. If you are not using any form of sedation, there's no preparation necessary.

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Resources

Welcome to Meadow Reproductive Health Clinic’s Patient Resources. Here, you can easily plan your visit, explore healthcare options, or securely access your patient information. Our dedicated medical providers are here to offer expert guidance and personalized health solutions to meet all of your needs.