How To Prepare

We have provided a list on how to prepare for your abortion appointment.

At Metropolitan Medical Associates, we have found well-informed patients are more relaxed and confident in their decision-making.

For your convenience, phone counselors are available Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to answer your questions and schedule you appointment.

How to Prepare for a Non-surgical Abortion (Abortion Pill)

  1. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your visit.
  2. You will need someone to drive you home. You can come alone, if you are receiving the medical abortion (Abortion Pill).
  3. Please arrive at our Center between 8 am and 11 am on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.
  4. All fees must be paid the day of the procedure.
    • We accept cash, credit cards and all insurances.
    • If you plan to use insurance, please call our receptionists ahead to verify your insurance, and provide you with certain documents in advance of your visit.

How to Prepare for a Surgical Abortion

  1. Do not eat or drink anything starting from midnight the night before your appointment. This includes water, chewing gum or mints.
  2. Leave all of your jewelry and valuables at home
  3. Have someone drive you to the facility, and either stay or return to take you home after you’ve been discharged.
  4. Please do not bring children to the facility
  5. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to reschedule
  6. Wear comfortable clothes


Please read the following Patient Notifications “before” your abortion appointment.

The following documents are New Jersey state required reading materials. Please open and read thoroughly.

  • Ownership Disclosure Notification – Read Only
  • Patient Rights – Read Only
  • Advanced Directive – An Advanced Directive or Living Will is a document that reflects your wishes concerning medical care in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
    • If you already have an Advanced Directive, please bring a copy with you to your appointment.
  • Advance Directive link – General questions and answers about Advance Directive. How to complete one if you don’t already have one.
  • WHY
    CHOOSE US

  • REQUEST AN
    APPOINTMENT

  • ABORTION
    SERVICES

OTHER WOMEN’S SERVICES

  • CARDIOVASCULAR
    DISEASE

  • BREAST
    CANCER

  • CERVICAL
    CANCER

  • BIRTH
    CONTROL

  • STD
    SCREENING

  • QUIT
    SMOKING