Pre - Operative Instructions
- No food two hours prior to your appointment, but clear liquids are ok.
- Bring a pair of socks and underwear, no thongs.
- Bring picture I. D.
- Please bring only one person with you to take you home if you are taking any kind of medicine.
- Bring the balance of your fee if any. Cash or credit cards only, no personal checks accepted.
- Protestors will be here. They are not allowed to be on the property, they have to stand on the sidewalk.
- Please be on time and expect to be here at least three to five hours, maybe more.
- If you have any questions, please call.
Post-Operative Care
Now that you have had your abortion, there are a few things we need to tell you...
- Please use regular size maxi pads only. Regular tampons can give you an infection.
USE PADS FOR TWO WEEKS.
- Start your antibiotics today after you have eaten.
- Get plenty of rest for the next couple of days, and drink lots and lots of water.
- Check your temperature for the next couple of days, it may run as high as 100.4
- The bleeding you'll have after an abortion varies. You may not bleed at all for the first few days then start cramping and bleeding. Any kind of bleeding is normal as long as you don't bleed heavier than two pads in one hour. Also you may not get your regular period for two to three months.
- You may or may not pass clots, some may be as big as fifty cent piece. If clots are bigger than that call us at the above number.
NO NO NO NO NO NO
FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.........
DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING
- Please call us first if you have any questions or comments
- Do not pick up heavy objects, like children, or anything that's heavier than ten lbs.
- No tub baths, showers are fine
- No tampons, regular pads only
- No sex
- No swimming
- No strenuous exercise or activity
- No Douching
Please adhere to these rules and you shouldn't have any problems, in the event that you do have problems please call us first. We are the experts .....Thank you ...Staff/Doctor. |