We offer surgical abortions from approximately 5 weeks to 16 weeks from the last period using local anesthesia as well as abortion by pill or medical abortion.
POTOMAC FAMILY PLANNING CENTER - Washington, DC
POTOMAC FAMILY PLANNING CENTERPenn-Branch Shopping Center
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-2517 Tel | (800) 798-6377
(202) 581-2015 Fax
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The Potomac Family Planning Center, Washington,
DC office has been in continuous operation providing abortion services since
1973, when abortions first became legal in the United States. The office
is conveniently located to Maryland and Virginia. First and second trimester
abortions are performed by an experienced licensed gynecologist. The staff
is composed of registered nurses, counselors and medical assistants. You
will be able to schedule an appointment quickly and be in and out of the
office usually in about 2 hours. Potomac Family Planning Center, Washington,
DC is accredited by the National Abortion Federation.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
It’s easy to make an appointment with us. Just call (202)
583-2517 or (800) 798-6377. You can expect to be scheduled for
the next available appointment day. It’s not unusual to have lots
of questions so don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and one of our
experienced phone counselors will help you.
On the day of your abortion appointment have a light meal and dress comfortably.
Your guest is welcome in our reception area but please make child care arrangements
as small children are not allowed.
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FEES
Payment is made by cash. We regret we are unable to accept personal checks.
We participate with some insurance companies and will need to verify your
insurance information at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Abortion fees include lab work, ultrasound when necessary, Doxycycline antibiotics,
birth control pills, and a 2 week follow-up visit.
| First and mid-trimester abortion: | |
| Through 12 weeks LMP | $250* |
| 13 weeks LMP | $325 |
| 14 weeks LMP | $400 |
| 15 weeks LMP | $500 |
| 16 weeks LMP | $600 |
Abortion by Pill or Medical Abortion - available up to 7 weeks LMP | $375
*
Ask about Medicaid Discount. LMP = from the first day of the 'last menstrual period'.
| If you have a negative blood type you will require Rhogam: | |
| Up to 12 weeks LMP | $50 |
| 13 weeks and up | $100 |
| Urine pregnancy test | FREE |
| Early Pregnancy Test (EPT) | $10 |
| Ultrasound (without abortion) | $100 |
| Cancellation Fee | $100 |
Fees are subject to change. Call the clinic to verify.
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SERVICES
• Surgical Abortion from approximately 5 weeks to 16 weeks from the
last period using local anesthesia
• Sonograms
• Free Walk-In Pregnancy Testing
• Early Pregnancy Testing
Our experienced team is composed of a gynecologist, registered nurse, counselors
and medical assistants who specialize in the unique needs of women choosing
abortion. Our goal is to help you through this complex decision in an understanding
way.
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MEDICAL ABORTION BY PILL (RU 486) - more information
Abortion by pill is a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy by using medicine. You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a medical abortion.
This non-surgical process may be used up to 49 days (7 weeks) from the last period.
On the day of your appointment you will receive an ultrasound and laboratory work.
You will be given materials to read.
A counselor will meet with you to review all instructions, give you your medications and answer your questions.
You’ll meet with the doctor and then take the first pill (Mifeprex) in the office. Within 48 hours you will use the second pills (Misoprostol) at home. The combination of the two medicines will cause you to bleed and in most cases end the pregnancy within a few hours of using the second medicine at home.
You’ll return in 3 weeks to make sure everything worked properly.
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SURGICAL ABORTION
Surgical abortion is a commonly performed surgery with a very low rate of
complication. Most women are back to their normal activities the day after
the surgery.
At the Washington DC office all surgical abortions are performed by a licensed
gynecologist with more than 25 years of experience. Abortions are performed
from approximately 5 weeks from the last menstrual period (LMP) to approximately
16 weeks LMP. The abortion procedure uses instruments to open the cervix
and vacuum aspiration (suction) and instruments to empty the uterus. It
takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on the length of the pregnancy.
Prior to the surgery we will take a full health history, pregnancy test
and blood work. You will receive an exam and usually an ultrasound to determine
the length of your pregnancy. Before the surgery you will meet privately
with a counselor who will explain the procedure, review your after-care
instructions, give you antibiotics, birth control and answer all of your
questions. During the surgery a clinician will be with you at all times
and she will accompany you to the recovery room where a registered nurse
will monitor your progress and discharge you.
Local anesthesia is the administration of Lidocaine into the cervix, which
reduces some discomfort. You will be given oral pain medication prior to
the surgery but you will remain completely awake and should expect cramping
during and immediately after the procedure. Have a light meal before your
appointment. You are able to drive yourself home after the procedure.
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LOCATION & MAP
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The Center is located on the second floor of the Penn-Branch Shopping Center
in Washington, DC, 2 miles south of the Capitol. Free parking is available.
Metro:
Take the Green line Branch Avenue train to Naylor Road Station
From the station take a taxi or the #36 or the #39 bus toward Branch Avenue.
Exit at the intersection of Branch and Pennsylvania Avenues. Penn Branch
Shopping Center is across the street.
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020 Suite 200
From Baltimore:
Take Rt. 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway) South to Washington, DC
Take the Pennsylvania Avenue exit
Merge onto Pennsylvania Avenue SE and follow to the intersection of Branch
and Pennsylvania Avenue
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020, Suite 200
From Northern Virginia:
Take I-95 North to Rt. 395 North
Continue on SW Freeway
Slight right at Pennsylvania Avenue SE
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20020 Suite
200
From Downtown DC (K St, NW and 14th St, NW):
Go south on 14th St NW toward I (Eye) St NW
Turn left at Independence Avenue SW
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue SE
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 Suite 200
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