Northland’s Special Comfort Options for Pain Management
Northland's Holistic Approach to Controlling Pain
- Specially designed surgical suites and recovery areas with aromatherapy and relaxation accessories
- Pre-surgery pain reduction treatment and during-surgery sedation medication plans, from light to deep
We have specially designed surgical suites and recovery areas with aromatherapy and relaxation accessories. Here, we provide each patient, at no additional charge , a Standard Medication Package with Light IV Sedation, and we offer additional options of extra comfort with Moderate IV Sedation and Deep IV Sedation. One of the most commonly asked questions, and often the first question women ask, is "Does it hurt a lot?" We don't think it has to. Northland Centers are pleased to offer our patients a unique pain management approach that helps you relax and offers you medication choices so you can have some control over this part of your abortion experience. Our physicians will individualize your medications to your needs. We practice a unique, more holistic approach toward managing pain. By combining stress reducing, therapeutic relaxation techniques in a warm soothing atmosphere, we treat the whole body - not just the areas affected by the surgery. Soft lighting and relaxing music fill each treatment room, while aromatherapy and a warm heating pad help you relax. This treatment, combined with the care of our professional staff encourages a deeper state of relaxation before, during and after the abortion procedure. This "whole woman" approach sets us apart from other abortion providers. Putting you first is the Northland way!
New Pre-Surgery Technique
New Northland Exclusive:
Our doctors have special training in this new method that lessens the usual cramping during the abortion procedure and the bleeding afterwards while also offering you more safety. There are many benefits...and because we care about your comfort, there is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
How It Works
Before your surgery, our special treatment softens the cervix (the opening to the uterus containing the pregnancy) so that it can be opened (dilated) more easily and safely. Benefits
- MORE COMFORTABLE - This technique makes the abortion procedure less painful because there is less need for manual dilation of the cervix, so less cramping.
- SAFER - This cervical preparation reduces the amount of manual dilation needed in the cervix. So, it decreases the risk of injury to the cervix, especially in young women or women with a history of previous cervical surgeries.
- LESS BLEEDING - This special technique actually reduces the amount of bleeding by gently stimulating the uterus to begin contracting before the abortion procedure has started.
We will review the entire process with you when you come in for you appointment. Sedation Medication Plan Options
Here, it's all about you!
We know each woman's definition of pain is unique. That's why we offer several layers of sedation for your particular comfort needs. Additionally, our Physicians consider both your medical and personal factors as they adjust medications for your individual requirements.
If you are experiencing a real fear of pain, it may be helpful to explore the possible emotional issues behind this fear. For more information on understanding how and why we experience pain and how our insight can offer more control over pain, please click here: Looking at Physical & Emotional Pain Standard Medication Plan
Our standard abortion care fee includes, at no extra charge:
- Pre-Surgery treatment
- Light IV sedation medication for relaxation
- Local anesthesia for the cervix
For a small additional fee, we offer extra comfort with Moderate or Deep Sedation. Moderate IV Sedation
For Extra Comfort
Patients concerned about pain prefer this option of stronger medication. Stronger, faster acting IV sedation medications are used to ease pain and anxiety. These are given in addition to the standard local anesthesia plan.
Deep IV Sedation
New at Northland
This is our deepest and strongest IV sedation. You may actually feel you are asleep or not conscious for the period of time during your abortion surgery. Keeping our commitment to strict national standards, we have a Nurse Anesthetist in the surgery room with you as well as additional equipment recommended for your safety and comfort. This is NOT general anesthesia, which is much more serious and requires additional personnel and safety measures to be in place. For the short duration of your surgery, general anesthesia is not the preferred method of sedation. In fact, this is reserved for hospital or licensed ambulatory-surgical centers, due to the increased risk.
Deep IV sedation may feel like general anesthesia, but it is different and designed to be shorter and safer for you and your recovery.
CAUTION!
GENERAL ANESTHESIA WARNING
Some abortion providers may tell you
they are using General Anesthesia,
when, in fact, they are using deep IV sedation.
Be careful.
If the provider says they are using ‘General”:
Ask if a Nurse Anesthetist will be present for your safety.
Ask about equipment and training.
YOUR HEALTHCARE IS NOT FOR SALE.
Here, at Northland, it's all about YOU!
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