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Contact us Find a clinic. Book an appointment. Request a call back. Home Abortion care Abortion treatments Surgical abortion General anaesthetic. General anaesthetic. It is important that you follow the fasting instructions - otherwise you may not be treated on the day of your appointment General anaesthetic is given by an anaesthetist.
What is an anaesthetist? Once your treatment is finished the anaesthetic drugs will wear off very quickly. We will encourage you to be up and about as soon as possible after the treatment. You can eat and drink normally after your treatment. You should not operate machinery for 24 hours after your general anaesthetic Air Travel following surgical abortion with general anaesthetic Please inform us if you need to travel by air following your surgery.
Flights of 4 hours or more should be avoided for up to 48 hours after receiving your general anaesthetic We advise that: If you need to fly after general anaesthesia or conscious sedation you should only do so, if you flight begins more than 12 hours after receiving your sedative or anaesthetic. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can seek medical help should you become unwell You should only catch your flight if you feel well and are not experiencing any of these symptoms: dizzy, lightheaded, nausea or vomiting, heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain.
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We strongly recommend you bring a friend or member of your family with you when you have your abortion. They can stay with you in the waiting area, but not during your consultation, treatment, or in the recovery area. Our nurses and healthcare assistants will be there to support you. We have a dedicated page that your partner, friend or family member can read to find out how to support you.
We advise against using public transport after your abortion treatment. We strongly recommend that you bring someone with you to your treatment so they can travel home with you after, and stay with you for the next 24 hours.
For clients traveling from overseas, we know you will have travelled some way to get to your appointment. You will want to return home as soon as you can, but we strongly recommend you stay overnight locally with friends or family if possible. By contacting us ahead of travelling we can answer any questions you might have on treatment options, prices, travel, how long you should stay in England, and if you should be accompanied on your trip. Call us on to speak with one of our advisors. There are fasting guidelines for each abortion treatment that are very important to follow.
If you have any questions before your appointment about these fasting guidelines, or anything else, please call us on For your safety, it's very important that your stomach is empty before you have a procedure under general anaesthetic or sedation. Please avoid heavy meals as they may not have passed through your stomach in time for your appointment. Anything you drink before your procedure should be a clear liquid, such as water or clear apple juice. Please do not drink milk or anything milk-based.
This is so we can be as sensitive as possible to others who may be in the waiting areas. For this reason we do not have any facilities for children in our clinics. Fasting means avoiding liquids drinks and solids food for a specific period of time. Avoid all foods and beverages while fasting, and keep in mind that things like coffee creamer and some energy drinks may contain dairy products that constitute them as both a solid and liquids.
Fasting requires you to completely avoid any solids or liquids , so even a few sips or bites of anything are not permitted during these specific timeframes. In addition to an overall restriction on solids and liquids, here is a list of food and beverages you should also avoid while fasting:.
Vomiting after certain medical procedures can occur, and although we provide anti-nausea medication before your surgical abortion, the best way to prevent post-operative vomiting is by fasting beforehand.
Eating a large meal the night before your procedure may negate the impact of fasting since it takes our body longer to digest, so avoid intentionally eating more in anticipation of fasting. We know many of you are experiencing uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms like nausea and vomiting, which may lessen with certain foods. Surgical abortion patients will always receive medication to pretreat possible symptoms—including anti-nausea medication—prior to their procedure, but we also prepare you to expect to spend three to five hours at our clinic on the day of your abortion, so if you experience extreme nausea or vomiting at any point, please let us know if you need it beforehand.
We also know it can be intimidating to be required to take medication on an empty stomach while experiencing nausea, so you can speak with staff regarding what pre-surgical medications may be optional.
Keep in mind that regardless of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, there are no exceptions to fasting.
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