All second trimester abortions are done under general anesthesia in our office. Only on rare occasions does the physician recommend a local anesthetic.

General anesthesia is done by injecting medication into your vein that will put you to sleep. The anesthesia is given by a specially trained physician. If you have questions about anesthesia you may discuss them with our anesthesiologist before your procedure.

You MUST have someone to escort you home. You cannot drive or take a taxi home alone. You also must have had nothing to eat or drink -- including water -- for 8 hours before your appointment.