You can expect the following things to happen:
• If you are a minor, a parent must be notified or you will have to ask a judge to waive that notification
• You will be asked about your medical history
• You will get a physical exam
• Some lab tests will be done
• You will find out for sure if you’re pregnant and how long you’ve been pregnant. Your doctor will do a pelvic exam and may do an ultrasound
• You will get counseling
• You will talk about your feelings about abortion
• You will find out about the risks of having an abortion
• You will find out the risks of having a baby
• Your questions will be discussed and answered
• You will get some information about abortion. You will have at least a full day to read this information before the appointment for your abortion
• You will sign a consent form for your abortion.