Second Trimester Abortion Clinic

Prior to second trimester abortion the cervix is dilated through the insertion of Laminaria/lamicel insertion. Laminaria are made of sterilized seaweed and look like tiny tampons. Lamicel are similar, but made of synthetic material. If Laminaria or lamicel is necessary to complete dilation, they must be inserted into the patient’s cervix by the physician prior to the abortion procedure. The Laminaria/Lamicel acts like sponges by absorbing the moisture in the patient’s vagina and expanding to gently open the cervix. This method of dilation prevents damage to the cervix by mimicking the gradual manner in which the cervix opens naturally.The Second Trimester Abortion Clinic provides appropriate pills for the medical abortion.