Second Trimester Abortions 13 weeks – 24 weeks

When you call for an appointment our nurse will ask you for the first day of your last normal menstrual period. This date lets her estimate the number of weeks you have been pregnant. If you are 13 to 24 weeks pregnant, you are in the Second Trimester of your pregnancy. Abortions performed during the second trimester of a pregnancy are called dilation and evacuation (D&E). A second trimester abortion is performed in two consecutive days. On the first day, cervical dilators will be inserted into the cervix to gently and comfortably dilate the cervix through the night.

p>We ask that you remain with a 50 mile radius from our office after the
laminaria have been inserted. Please remember that you must have an
escort accompany you home on both days. You will return to our Bronx
Office the next morning at 7:30am.

On the second day of your Second Trimester Abortion, you will be attended
by our experienced counselors, anesthesologists, nurses and doctors
will monitor your vital signs and provide you with anesthesia.  For
the second day procedure, you will be asleep for approximately 5-15
minutes.  Once asleep, the pregnancy tissue will be removed.  The surgeon
will insert a speculum in the vagina to improve access to the cervix. 
The cervical dilators will be removed and the pregnancy tissue will
be removed from the uterus via the dilated cervix.  The surgeon will
apply gentle suction to the lining of the uterus to ensure that all
pregnancy tissue was removed.  Finally, the surgeon will massage your
uterus to control bleeding and help
the uterus contract to its normal size.

 

All second trimester abortion patients
receive prescriptions of medications to take at home.
You will take antibiotics to prevent infection. You
will also take medication to help your uterus
return to its pre-pregnant size.  

 

You may return to the office for your free postoperative appointment within
2-3 weeks. A healthcare provider will discuss birth control with you
at that time.

 
 
 
 

Call 1-718-829-7000

We have been helping New York City residents as a premier Abortion and Women's Health office for the past 25+ years.

The Women’s Health Care professionals at ABGYN treat all of our patients with exceptional skill and compassion. We apply over 25 years of experience in caring and educating every woman that walks into our office. We understand that listening and explaining are the keys to successful long term healthcare.

Our Board Certified, NYS Licensed Physicians draw on a thorough knowledge of the latest women’s health and birth control options, gained through years of specialized medical experience in women’s health.

Please call 718-829-7000 to speak to a counselor anytime and get any specific information you need...

When?

The office is open for appointments Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for appointments - please call 718-829-7000.

Appointments to see a physician are made by phoning the above number and can be set as early as the next day, evenings or on Saturday.

The professional care does not end when the patient leaves the office. A telephone HOTLINE is always open to patients 24/7.

Detailed information regarding the HOTLINE and AFTER-CARE instructions are given to all patients along with their post procedure medication and instructions for use.

Patients are advised to return to their referring physicians or agencies for their follow up examination two or three weeks after the procedure. For those patients who do not have this care available the examination is offered at no extra charge. Abortion services are a supplement to ongoing GYN care provided by the patient's own doctor.

Where?

We are located on 2070 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461. Walk-ins are welcome.


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