The Senate in the state of Arkansas voted 19 to 11 to stop awarding grants to abortion providers, even when those grants were awarded to provide sex and abortion education. The bill will affect medical establishments like planned parenthood, rape crisis centers and doctors who refer women to abortion providers.

News about Metropolitan Medical Associates

When choosing an abortion provider, do your research! Not all abortion facilities are alike. There are some important questions you need to ask and you are entitled to know the answers before you made your appointment.

1.) What is the exact location of the facility? A vague response like “the NY-NJ area” is not an answer!
2.) Is the physician a gynecologist and is he/she board certified?
3.) What hospital is the doctor affiliated with and how far is it from the facility?
4.) Is there a clinic physician on call 24 hours a day if I have an emergency after my procedure?
5.) If the facility offers “the abortion pill”, how is it administered? Is it the actual abortion pill, Mifeprex, or another medication?
6.) Will I be offered anesthesia by an anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist? Is there an additional charge for “general” anesthesia?
7.) How long has the facility been operating? What do other patients say about it on line?
8.) Will there be an RN in the operating room at the time of my procedure?
9.) Will I have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with a counselor before the procedure?
10.) Is a follow-up exam offered by a gynecologist and is there an extra charge?

If you feel that your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, do not hesitate to call your local Planned Parenthood Affiliate and ask if they recommend the facility you have chosen and if not, why not?

Info about our abortion methods

A non surgical abortion is an alternative to surgical abortion method for some women. The procedure involves medication called Mifeprex or Mifepristone in combination with Misoprostolto terminate an early pregnancy without surgery.

The abortion pill, also known as RU 486, is offered to women through the 7th week of gestation. The process involves a transvaginal ultrasound to determine length of pregnancy, lab work and counseling to ensure that the woman understands the process fully.

This option is suitable for many women who prefer the privacy and convenience it affords them as well as avoiding the risks of surgery and anesthesia.