To complete your pre-abortion and abortion services in one appointment, you must pay your complete quoted fee

If you are only able to pay the pre-abortion services fee of $250, you may choose to only receive those pre-abortion services and receive the abortion at a separate appointment. The remaining fee would be due at the later abortion appointment

​Your fee will depend on:

• What point you are at in your pregnancy

• What type of sedation you choose

• Financial aid you may receive

• Private insurance coverage, if any

​Please refer to our Scheduling & Fees page for an overview of possible costs

​You should have gotten your specific fee over the phone when you scheduled this appointment.

Please call us at 216-991-4000 if you have any questions about your fee, financial aid, or private insurance.

 For payments, we can accept: 

✔️ Cash  

✔️ Credit or debit card 

​We cannot accept: 

 ❌ Personal checks 

 ❌ American Express 

​If someone else is going to help you pay and use their credit or debit card, they must come to the appointment with the card and photo ID or complete a form ahead of time

You can find a copy of the form and instructions on our Scheduling & Fees page. 

If you are in the second trimester of pregnancy and you have a negative blood type, you will need a medication called Rhogam to protect the health of future pregnancies

If you have a positive blood type, you will not need this medication

If you do not know your blood type, you can:

1. Check your medical records by consulting with your doctor or checking in your MyChart

2. Get your blood type tested before your appointment by:

1. Go here to purchase the Blood Type Test on the LabCorp website

2. Print out the proof of purchase lab orders

3. Schedule an appointment with the nearest LabCorp location

4. Bring the results to your Preterm appointment

​If you have a negative blood type, we can provide the Rhogam medication after your abortion

If you are unable to confirm your blood type before the abortion, you have up to 72 hours after the abortion to receive the Rhogam medication if you find out that you need it or if you want to receive it just in case

For more information on Rhogam, see the manufacturer’s website.

* Only available up to 16 wks for some patients 

Restrictions

✔️ You must meet medical safety guidelines. For example, your blood iron levels need to be high enough 

✔️ There must be enough room left in the schedule  

We recommend wearing loose pants or a skirt or dress and full underwear as you will have a pad after the procedure.

What to Expect

Required pre-abortion services

• Routine medical screening  

• Ultrasound to establish age and location of pregnancy  

• A finger-prick blood test to check your iron levels

• Counseling/information session

​​Pre-abortion medication

You will likely receive a medication called misoprostol as a part of the preparation of your body for the abortion. This medication comes in the form of pills that will dissolve in your mouth or vagina. They will help to prepare your cervix for the abortion procedure. Some people have cramping, bleeding, nausea, chills, and aches like a fever. Misoprostol takes time to work, and you may have more than one dose before your abortion. We recommend packing a bag with a cozy blanket and pillow so you can be comfortable while the medicine works​

Abortion procedure

🕓 The abortion procedure typically takes 5 - 10 minutes  

💢 You will feel heavy cramping and pressure during the abortion 

👀 You will be completely awake and aware during your care  

💊 Ibuprofen/Acetominophen may decrease cramping. We can provide this to you for free 

​​​For one week after the abortion, we recommend you take it easy and rest. You will receive a complete explanation of what to expect during and after the abortion before you start the procedure.

* Only available up to 16 wks for some patients 

Restrictions

✔️ You must meet medical safety guidelines. For example, your blood iron levels need to be high enough 

✔️ There must be enough room left in the schedule  

🚗 You must have someone drive you home  

🚫 Stop Alcohol - One day before appointment  

🚫 Stop Marijuana - Two days before appointment  

🚫 Stop Street Drugs - One week before appointment 

​We recommend wearing loose pants or a skirt or dress and full underwear, as you will have a pad after the procedure.

What to Expect

Required pre-abortion services

• Routine medical screening  

• Ultrasound to establish age and location of pregnancy  

• A finger-prick blood test to check your iron levels

• Counseling/information session

​​Pre-abortion medication

You will likely receive a medication called misoprostol as a part of the preparation of your body for the abortion. This medication comes in the form of pills that will dissolve in your mouth or vagina. They will help to prepare your cervix for the abortion procedure. Some people have cramping, bleeding, nausea, chills, and aches like a fever. Misoprostol takes time to work, and you may have more than one dose before your abortion. We recommend packing a bag with a cozy blanket and pillow so you can be comfortable while the medicine works

​Abortion procedure

🕓 The abortion procedure typically takes 5 -10 minutes  

💢 You will feel heavy cramping and pressure during the abortion 

👀 You will be completely awake and aware during your care  

💊 Oral pain medication may reduce pain and make you feel mildly relaxed 

​For one week after the abortion, we recommend you take it easy and rest. You will receive a complete explanation of what to expect during and after the abortion before you start the procedure.

Restrictions

✔️ You must meet medical safety guidelines. For example, your blood iron levels need to be high enough 

✔️ There must be enough room left in the schedule  

🚗 You must have someone drive you home 

🚫 🍽️ Stop Eating: 8 hours before appointment

🚫 🧃Stop Drinking: 4 hours before appointment (including clear liquids)

🚫 Stop Alcohol - One day before appointment 

🚫 Stop Marijuana - Two days before appointment 

🚫 Stop Street Drugs - One week before appointment 

​We recommend wearing loose pants or a skirt or dress and full underwear as you will have a pad after the procedure 

What to Expect

Required pre-abortion services

• Routine medical screening  

• Ultrasound to establish age and location of pregnancy  

• A finger-prick blood test to check your iron levels

• Counseling/information session

​​

Pre-abortion medication

You will likely receive a medication called misoprostol as a part of the preparation of your body for the abortion. This medication comes in the form of pills that will dissolve in your mouth or vagina. They will help to prepare your cervix for the abortion procedure. Some people have cramping, bleeding, nausea, chills and aches like with a fever. Misoprostol takes time to work and you may have more than one dose before your abortion. We recommend packing a bag with a cozy blanket and pillow so you can be comfortable while the medicine works

Abortion procedure

🕓 The abortion procedure typically takes 5 -10 minutes  

💢 You may feel cramping and pressure 

🌟 Fentanyl and Versed reduce pain and make you feel deeply relaxed, while still being able to respond to directions 

💡 You may not have a clear memory of the procedure 

​For one week after the abortion, we recommend you take it easy and rest. You will receive a complete explanation of what to expect during and after the abortion before you start the procedure 

Restrictions

✔️ You must meet medical safety guidelines. For example, your blood iron levels need to be high enough 

✔️ There must be enough room left in the schedule  

🚗 You must have someone drive you home 

🚫 🍽️ 🧃Stop Eating and drinking : 8 hours before appointment  

🚫 Stop Alcohol - One day before appointment 

🚫 Stop Marijuana - Two days before appointment 

🚫 Stop Street Drugs - One week before appointment 

​We recommend wearing loose pants or a skirt or dress and full underwear as you will have a pad after the procedure 

What to Expect

Required pre-abortion services

• Routine medical screening  

• Ultrasound to establish age and location of pregnancy  

• A finger-prick blood test to check your iron levels

• Counseling/information session

​​

Pre-abortion medication

You will likely receive a medication called misoprostol as a part of the preparation of your body for the abortion. This medication comes in the form of pills that will dissolve in your mouth or vagina. They will help to prepare your cervix for the abortion procedure. Some people have cramping, bleeding, nausea, chills and aches like with a fever. Misoprostol takes time to work and you may have more than one dose before your abortion. We recommend packing a bag with a cozy blanket and pillow so you can be comfortable while the medicine works

Abortion procedure

🕓 The abortion procedure typically takes 5 - 10 minutes  

🌟 Propofol will put you completely asleep during the abortion 

💡 You will not remember anything that happened during the procedure 

​For one week after the abortion, we recommend you take it easy and rest. You will receive a complete explanation of what to expect during and after the abortion before you start the procedure