Surgical abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy

This course explores:

• methods used for a surgical abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy

• pain management and cervical preparation

• pre-procedure considerations, including contraindications and consent

• how to perform vacuum aspiration

• post-procedure care

• options for contraception afterwards.

When you have completed this course you will be able to:

• describe the methods of surgical abortion used before 14 weeks of pregnancy

• outline pain management and cervical preparation options

• identify pre-procedure considerations, including contraindications and consent

• explain how to perform a surgical abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy

• describe post-procedure care.