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Abortion Service
Planned Parenthood Reading Medical Center
48 S. 4th Street
610-376-8061
Toll-free at 1-888-843-3837
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Only at Planned Parenthood’s Reading
Medical Center.
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Abortions up to 14 weeks from the first day of your last
menstrual period.
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Surgical and Medication Abortion available.
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By appointment only on limited days.
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Performed by an experienced state-licensed physician who is
board certified.
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Complete confidentiality for your medical records and other
information given to staff.
Two visits are required by Pennsylvania law.
First Visit(1 - 2 hours)
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Consultation at least 24 hours before the abortion
procedure.
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Information required by Pennsylvania law.
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Paperwork, lab tests, physical exam.
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Answers to questions and instructions for procedure day.
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Nonjudgmental counseling on all options.
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Opportunity to discuss your decision.
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Partial payment required at this visit.
Second Visit (2 - 3 hours or more) [ Surgical
Only]
Two choices for anesthesia [Surgical
Only]
Local anesthesia alone
Local anesthesia with IV sedation
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Numbing medication to ease discomfort.
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Extra medication to put you in a light sleep.
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You must be accompanied by a driver who waits for you in
the waiting room.
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You may spend more time resting in the recovery room.
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Do not drive for 24 hours after receiving IV sedation.
After the abortion
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Schedule a post-abortion exam for 2 - 3 weeks after surgical,
1 week after medication
abortion.
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Avoid intercourse until after this post-abortion exam.
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Call with any problems via 24-hour phone number.
Warning signs - call immediately
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You have a fever of 100.4' F or higher.
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You have very heavy bleeding - soaking up one or more maxi
pads in one hour or less.
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You have clots larger than your thumb, with heavy bleeding.
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You have severe or continuous cramping.
Payment
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Partial payment is due at the first visit.
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Balance is due the day of your procedure.
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There may be additional fees for IV sedation, Rhogam if you
are Rh negative, Depo-Provera and other contraceptives.
You may pay by:
Medical Assistance
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In Pennsylvania MA will only fund abortions in certain
cases of rape, incest or life endangerment.
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Planned Parenthood offers reduced fees for
Medicaid-eligible patients.
Insurance
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Some plans will pay for abortion.
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Bring insurance information with you to your first visit.
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Planned Parenthood will verify coverage.
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Planned Parenthood will bill your insurance company if your
policy covers abortion.
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