Dilatation and evacuation | Surgical Abortion

Find a BPAS clinic in your area: Find a clinic This procedure requires cervical preparation so you should plan to be at the clinic for the whole day.This method can be used from 14 weeks’ gestation up to 24 weeks’ gestation. Up to 18 weeks it may be under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation. At 18 weeks or above the procedure is done under general anaesthetic.This method uses instruments and suction to remove the pregnancy. You will needcervical preparation on the day of surgery, or the day before surgery. Before your treatment, pleaseread about cervical preparation and the relevant sedation or anaesthetic options below. A healthcare professional will show you into the treatment area. You will be asked to lie on a couch with supports for your legs. You will meet your surgeon, and if appropriate your anaesthetist, where you can ask any last-minute questions. Any sedation or anaesthesia will be given before the procedure begins. A nurse will stay with you to support and monitor you...