Abortion Clinic Provider Norwich, CT?
Abortion Clinic Provider Norwich, CT?
Know The Facts Before Calling Any Provider
We care about YOU. While this might be a scary and overwhelming time, you don’t have to face it alone. You can be sure that our nurses and staff are here to listen to you and give you the information you need to make a safe and healthy choice.
Before you consider an abortion, we strongly encourage you to consider the following:
1. Is the abortion clinic licensed?
In Massachusetts, abortion providers have to be licensed. This is important to note because those that are not licensed are not subject to health and safety inspections. Moreover, even licensed clinics may not be regularly inspected. Therefore, it is up to you to carefully look into the clinic you choose. In order to check for recent inspection information, google “abortion clinic inspections in MA” and look for information on the provider you are considering.
2. Additionally, you have the right to ask for the credentials of the abortion doctors and staff, their experience, as well as any medical malpractice the abortion clinic or staff have been involved in.
Prior to, you may want to ensure the person performing the abortion is a board-certified OB-GYN. Since this is not a requirement in Massachusetts, other types of physicians and even non-physician healthcare professionals might perform the abortion.
3. What does the abortion clinic do in case of an emergency?
For instance, does the doctor have admitting privileges at the nearest hospital? Obviously, risks are involved with any medical procedure. Therefore, it is important that the clinic has a plan for any circumstance that may arise, even if it is rare.
4. What anesthesia do they use and who is responsible for administering it?
Unquestionably, a trained physician or certified nurse anesthetist are the only people that should be administering anesthesia.
5. Will the abortion clinic be performing an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is very important in confirming the viability, location, and gestational age of a pregnancy. Please note: dating a pregnancy by your last menstrual period is not the most accurate assessment of gestational age. It’s important to have an accurate assessment by ultrasound because gestational age affects which abortion procedure is performed and how much you are charged. Additionally, ultrasounds are essential in diagnosing ectopic pregnancies, which are life-threatening if left untreated.
Our center offers free ultrasound referrals. Schedule your appointment today.
6. During your initial pre-abortion consultation, ask yourself:
- Is the clinic clean?
- What is the atmosphere like?
- Is the staff taking the time to answer all your questions fully?
- Are they listening to any concerns you have?
- Do you feel like they are judging you or pressuring you to make a certain decision?
7. Always remember, you have the right to change your mind
Sources
Gynecology and Society of Family Planning Committee on Practice Bulletins, Creinin, M, & Grossman, D. (2014). Medical management of first trimester abortion. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2014(143), 1-18. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2020/10/medication-abortion-up-to-70-days-of-gestation
Kaiser Family Foundation. (2021). State ultrasound requirements in abortion procedure. Retrieved from https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/state-indicator/ultrasound-requirements/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D
Kaiser Family Foundation. (2021). Regulations on facilities and clinicians providing abortions. Retrieved from https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/state-indicator/regulations-on-facilities-and-clinicians-providing-abortions/?currentTimeframe=0&selectedRows=%7B%22states%22:%7B%22
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Questions & Answers
(860) 222-4505 or schedule an appointment online.
After completing paperwork, you will meet with our professionals to go over your information and a lab-quality pregnancy test will be administered. With a positive pregnancy test result, we we offer referrals for ultrasound to confirm a living, intrauterine pregnancy via an ultrasound.
All our services are provided free of charge.
All you need is photo ID and a full bladder if receiving a pregnancy test or limited ultrasound.
Absolutely, you can bring your boyfriend, family member or friend. We will talk with you privately first. Then provided you have given us consent to have them in the room, your guest will be able to join you.
We adhere to a strict privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients will be protected from disclosure of information that violates their right to privacy except where required by law, required for public health reasons, required to avert a threat of harm to the client or a third person, or when other circumstances may reasonably warrant such use or disclosure without prior authorization (e.g., abuse reporting, suicide/homicide prevention, etc.)