Miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can live on its own outside the uterus. It is also called early pregnancy loss or spontaneous abortion. Miscarriage is fairly common with 10-20% of all pregnancies ending in miscarriage.
The treatment option that is best for you depends on how far along you are while experiencing your miscarriage and how much bleeding you have. We will discuss the choices with you and explain the risks and benefits of each choice.
We will support you during this difficult time and provide you with the care you need depending on your treatment choice. Additionally, we will provide resources for the emotional toll of miscarriage and your future fertility options.
Please call us to check appointment availability at our clinic locations.
1. Doing Nothing or “Wait and See”: In at least half the cases, an incomplete or inevitable miscarriage will complete itself on its own within one week. The advantage of “wait and see” is that it avoids a procedure or the use of medications.
2. Medication Abortion: You will be given a combination of medications: Mifepristone/Misoprostol. The appointment includes: the ultrasound (sonogram) to assess the stage of pregnancy, bloodwork, a review of your health history, informed consent, and what to expect during and after the procedure. The appointment may last anywhere from 3 to 5 hours.
3. Aspiration Abortion: The advantage of vacuum aspiration is that it rapidly removes the pregnancy tissue to complete the miscarriage.
An aspiration appointment includes: the ultrasound (sonogram) to assess stage of pregnancy, bloodwork, a review of your health history, informed consent, decision-making about sedation, what to expect during and after the procedure, performing the aspiration, and your in-clinic recovery time. The appointment may last anywhere from 3 to 5 hours.
Sedation is an option for this procedure. Most patients find themselves to be quite comfortable during and after, and generally do not have a recollection of the actual procedure taking place. To receive sedation prior to your procedure, you MUST have a responsible adult drive you home and a plan to remain in their care for 24 hours.
Parking is free for our patients at our Renton, Tacoma, and Yakima clinic locations.
Renton
263 Rainier Ave S. Suite 200
Renton, WA 98057
Seattle
509 Olive Way Suite 1454
Seattle, WA 98101
Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19
Tacoma
1401-A Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Yakima
106 East E Street,
Yakima, WA 98901
Renton
263 Rainier Ave S. Suite 200
Renton, WA 98057
Tacoma
1401-A Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Yakima
106 East E Street,
Yakima, WA 98901
Cedar River Clinics are independent feminist clinics in Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima. We are not a Planned Parenthood affiliate.
Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC) is a non-profit charitable organization (EIN 91-1083929) that operates the Cedar River Clinics.
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We accept private medical insurance, Washington, and Alaska Medicaid, and we have a sliding fee scale and can assist with funding resources.
Cedar River Clinics are independent feminist clinics in Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima. We are not a Planned Parenthood affiliate.
Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC) is a non-profit charitable organization (EIN 91-1083929) that operates the Cedar River Clinics.
Website & SEO By: Partners For Choice
