Abortions for pregnancies over 16 weeks may require multiple visits to the clinic over two to three days. This allows time for the cervix to be safely prepared and open for the procedure. The abortion procedures are most often done by a combination of vacuum aspiration and D&E (dilation and evacuation).
Our physicians are gynecologists with many years of experience in second-trimester abortions and will provide you with excellent care.
The cervix is slowly opened or dilated with medications and/or laminaria. When the cervix is ready, the uterus is emptied with a combination of suction and instruments that safely evacuate the pregnancy.
The actual surgery takes about 30 minutes, but the entire procedure can take up to 3 days. The patient and her support person need to stay close to the clinic throughout the entire time frame. A list of nearby lodging is available.
There are cases between 16 and 18 weeks where cervical preparation and the procedure are completed in one day.
The D&E surgical procedure is effective 99% of the time. Repeat surgery is only rarely needed to treat concerns.
Common side effects include abdominal cramping or pain and bleeding, and possible nausea and sweating. Women may also experience spotting for 4-6 weeks following the procedure. Complications are very rare but can include uterine or cervical perforation, pelvic infection, and excess bleeding. Patients are thoroughly educated about warning signs of complications and encouraged to notify us immediately if symptoms occur.
ONE FEE INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
For pricing information, contact the office by phone at 618-451-5722, email: info@hopeclinic.com, or text message (618) 248-8048.
Self-pay discounted fees by credit card/cash are based on the length of pregnancy.
Other insurers: co-pay varies and will be based on in-network or out of network benefits, as applicable.
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If you have an Rh negative factor blood type, Rh immunoglobulin (i.e. Rhogam) will be recommended at the time of your appointment. Click HERE for more information.
Your fee is based on services rendered. Individual services include (but are not limited to): ultrasound $135; lab $50; counseling/education $40; outside (send out) lab work $60.
We are making changes and updates to our schedule to better assist patients. Please call the office at (618) 451-5722 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment. Patients are seen by appointment only. Please no walk-ins. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
1602 21st Street
Granite City, IL 62040
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Sat: 7:30AM – 1:00PM
Sun: Closed
Hope Clinic provides abortions, second trimester abortion, third trimester abortion, the abortion pill, late term abortion and other abortion clinic services. We service Granite City, IL and St. Louis, MO. Hope Clinic proudly accepts patients from Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Iowa, Mississippi and all across The United States!
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