What to do Next Once you Arrive at the Airport for Abortion in India?
Contents of This Post:
- Step 1: Scheduling a Safe Abortion in India Appointment
- Step 2: Where to go after reaching Bangalore airport?
- Abortion in India: What to expect?
Welcome dear readers! India stands as the top choice for international patients seeking safe abortions. Since abortion in many countries is restricted, women often opt for a safe and legal abortion in India. India has the most favorable abortion laws, not only for Indian women but also for foreigners.
However, many patients who have never been to India find it difficult to grasp the idea and the place itself. This post is for international patients from several countries, such as the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Maldives, Philippines, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Indonesia, and others, to guide them through obtaining a seamless abortion experience.
Whether you have been to India before or not, know Indian languages or not, we are here to help you through your abortion in India journey. Let’s begin it as a step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Scheduling a Safe Abortion in India Appointment
If you are well-versed in English, Kannada, Hindi, or Malayalam, that’s a good point and can make your communication very convenient and comfortable. However, if none of these is your preferred language, you can easily communicate your needs with an active internet connection on your handset.
With Google Translate available for most of the languages in the world, you can easily translate what you want to say or message. This is the easiest thing to remove your communication barrier. Now, the first thing that you need to do from your place after deciding to have an abortion is schedule your appointment.
You may not want to wait for days or weeks in India to get an abortion. Nor would you like to wait for your turn in long queues. Also, you may not want to bother yourself thinking of what to do, where to go, how long trip you should plan and so many other things.
Yes, India is a go-to choice for abortion because of its liberal abortion laws. But what next? What will happen the moment you land at an Indian airport? Where will you go? Who would you reach out to? What do you have to do?
Choose the hospital where you want to get an abortion:
The best thing you can do is to have an appointment scheduled in the abortion hospital beforehand. You can schedule your appointment right sitting on your couch from your place. Whether you are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Ajman, Al Ain, Doha, Kuwait City, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah or anywhere else, look for the best hospital in India. Here’s your guide to selecting the best abortion hospital in India.
Best Abortion Hospital
Once you have filtered a few hospitals, you can call them and check for available slots. Ask other questions like available abortion methods, experience of the abortion doctors, privacy policy, cost of abortion and anything that concerns you. You can also talk to the gynecologist to share your concerns and get details about the expected abortion procedure. The final diagnosis and treatment will be after you undergo a few tests before abortion. Having a brief chat or talk with the doctor can ease your anxiety and also help you get an expectation of what will come next.
Once you have figured out the hospital that feels the best for your abortion care needs, schedule an appointment for the earliest available slot. Factor in your travel arrangements, check for available flights and accordingly schedule an appointment.
How to schedule the appointment?
You can either call or message the helpline number of the hospital. Talk to the coordinator and inquire about the available slots for your available dates. Remember, abortion in India is legal for up to 20 weeks in casual cases like that of contraceptive failure. Hence, you need to consider how far will you be in your pregnancy at the time you are planning to visit.
Up to 12 weeks abortion in India:
Furthermore, up to 12 weeks, you can obtain a non-invasive and short procedure, known as Gentle Care suction abortion. This can allow you to schedule your abortion appointment for a short period, say a day or two.
Some patients, having very short of time often schedule their appointment for Saturday. They either arrive by Friday night or Saturday morning. Usually, they obtain the abortion the same day and return to their home country the same day if flights are available. Or they stay overnight at a homestay or a hotel and return on Sunday. As a result, by Monday they are back to their routine work without any disturbance to their academic or professional life.
12-20 weeks abortion in India:
But if you are between 12-20 weeks, you might need to plan your stay for at least 2-3 days. Since it is not possible to ascertain how long you’ll take to expel the fetus after labor induction without physical examination, it is better to schedule your flight 2-3 days apart. Or you can book your return flight after obtaining the successful abortion.
So, it’s better to seek an abortion in India as early as possible. And that’s not only because of the legally permissible age and change of abortion methods, but also the abortion risks. The earlier you are seeking an abortion, the associated risks are very few. With advancing age, your choices can taper down and risk also increases with invasive procedures.
Just call the hospital. Inquire about the available slots and how to reschedule in case of any change in travel plans. Accordingly, book your flight tickets, hotel and also Uber. Yes, you can hire Uber up to 90 days before your actual visit. You can also ask the hospital to pick you up from the airport if you are new in the city or do not know what to do next. Additionally, check for other documents you may need for travelling from your country to Bangalore.
The remaining things can be done after you visit.
Step 2: Where to go after reaching Bangalore airport?
Some hospitals like American Hospital Bangalore (AHB) send in a driver to pick up the patient and the companion directly from the airport. This is the most convenient option for you. The coordinator at the hospital can share the driver’s contact number and other relevant details for you to easily reach out.
Otherwise, you can hire an Uber in just a few clicks. You can also take any local cab or taxi, easily available outside the main gate of the airport.
Now, how to contact you?
The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru gives you free access to wi-fi as long as you are at the airport. So, you can use any internet application like WhatsApp to call or contact the coordinator and the driver. You can use these internet services also to hire an Uber if you prefer your cab to go to your reserved hotel or homestay.
If you want to go to the hospital directly, you can directly go there, provided you are visiting during hospital hours. Or you can go to your hotel or homestay and then visit the hospital as per your appointment. Stay in touch with the coordinator to make it easy for you to navigate and receive help, whenever and wherever required.
Have you brought the Indian currency? Although, it’s better to have it in your country before you fly. However, if you missed it, you can have it done just outside the airport. Also, outside the airport are some mobile SIM card retailers like Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Jio, etc. You can buy any SIM card for easy contact during your stay. Get a recharge with data services and you are good to use it to communicate with anyone. The following link is a guide into buying SIM card to use during your stay in India. (https://gigago.com/bangalore-airport-blr-sim-card/)
Even if you do not want a SIM, you can use your number if it has international roaming active. Otherwise, you have access to Wi-fi at the airport and the hospital. Usually, all hotels also provide free wi-fi to their guests. So, it won’t be much trouble if you do not want to get a new SIM. Also, when you have planned only a 2-3 day trip, you may not require additional SIM. You can use internet apps in most of the places.
Abortion in India: What to expect?
Now, whether you visit the hospital directly or after resting at your hotel, you will first undergo a pre-abortion consultation. Firstly, you can expect a warm welcome since the hospital will be expecting you. Then, you will be guided into the doctor’s office with a supporting nurse to assist you. If there’s any language barrier, Google Translate and multilingual staff at AHB can help you understand the entire conversation.
Pre-abortion Consultation:
During the pre-abortion consultation, the doctor will evaluate your medical condition. Accordingly, she may ask you to undergo a few diagnostic tests to ensure your abortion goes smoothly. The coordinator shall guide you throughout.
With the reports in a few minutes, the doctor will then decide the best abortion method for you. She shall then explain to you the procedure and what you are likely to experience. If you have any concerns, you can discuss them openly.
A few questions you can ask during this conversation include,
“How much pain will it cause?”
“How long will the procedure take to complete?”
“Will you need a follow-up after the abortion?”
“How soon can you fly back to your city or country after the abortion procedure?”
“When can you resume your routine?”
Additionally, if you are willing to get an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) implant, you can discuss if you can get it along with the abortion procedure. If you are getting a medical abortion, although the initial cost is tempting, it can be the longest and the most expensive abortion in many terms. You can check it out through the following link: Cost of abortion: Medical vs Surgical methods of abortion
Also, you may get an IUCD at another appointment after confirmation of a successful abortion. But, with Gentle Care abortion procedures, the abortion is completed during the same appointment. Therefore, you can get the IUCD at the same appointment itself. So, if you want to get it, you can discuss it before the abortion. Accordingly, the doctor can arrange for the same and make it an inclusive procedure with the abortion.
Abortion in India:
Well, when you have come to a different country for an abortion, most likely you may want it to be the quickest resolution for your problem. There are three safe abortion methods, approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and also available in India. But, not all abortion clinics or hospitals are equipped to perform abortion procedures with all the methods.
Most of the clinics provide abortion pills as they are the least expensive and easily accessible. However, they are the least effective of all abortion methods. And with an incomplete abortion, one may find herself in ongoing discomfort for days and weeks. Besides, an incomplete abortion will need further surgical procedures to complete the abortion to prevent multiple complications.
Furthermore, if you had planned a 2-3 day trip, a medical abortion can take much longer. It’s best to get the most efficient abortion method available to you at the best abortion hospital. It can ensure that you return to your country with a successful procedure, without any complications and also as early as possible.
Gentle Care abortion in India:
Gentle Care suction abortion available for terminating first-trimester pregnancies, i.e., pregnancies less than or equal to 12 weeks in most cases is the most efficient and non-invasive approach. It not only clears the pregnancy completely in just a few minutes but also is gentle. Here, gentle means non-invasive and painless. Since it doesn’t involve the use of sharp surgical tools, it doesn’t carry the chances of internal injury. Additionally, it completes the abortion in just a few minutes with a quick recovery and hence, no excess bleeding, injury, pain or discomfort of any kind.
Abortion Methods
For pregnancies beyond 12 weeks, but within the permissible age limit of 20 weeks, you have an option of Dilatation & Curettage (D&C) or Dilatation & Evacuation (D&E). Availability of abortion methods varies from hospital to hospital depending on trained professionals and available facilities. While D&C is a traditional method and available at most advanced MTP centres, D&E is less invasive, more precise and also safer than D&C. However, only a few doctors performing these procedures are available.
At American Hospital Bangalore (AHB), an advanced approach for terminating second-trimester pregnancies is available under the name of Gentle Care induced abortion. It combines labor induction and D&E. Hence, it allows the patient to experience natural fetal expulsion without using sharp surgical tools. It not only makes the abortion safer but also allows for a proper cleaning of the womb most naturally.
Abortion Procedure Duration can Impact your Stay in India:
The only thing you may need to consider above 12 weeks is that, abortion may need you to be in Bangalore for more than a couple of days. With Gentle Care suction abortion, you can even return the same day if your flight or schedule allows you to. But with Gentle Care induced abortion, the stay can go up to 3 days also. With medical abortion, the stay can be at least 5-6 days and even then, you cannot be sure of a complete abortion unless the bleeding stops completely.
Due to the pain, discomfort, uncertainty and possibility of incomplete and failed abortion with abortion pills, the most preferred abortion procedure by international patients is Gentle Care suction abortion. So, if you are considering an abortion in India, it will be in your best interest to get it within the first trimester. Still, if you miss this mark, you do have an option of up to 20 weeks.
Another thing you would want to know is that abortion in India is a legal right available to all women alike, married or unmarried. Also, no restrictions on tourists and foreigners from obtaining a safe abortion in India. India’s liberal abortion rules make it the choicest country for abortion for women coming from various parts of the world with restricted abortion rules.
Post-abortion consultation:
After the abortion procedure, you will recover in your comfort zone, a private room fully equipped with all the facilities you may require as you recover. Additionally, a friendly and caring nurse shall be available for you dedicated completely to attending to your needs.
As you feel sufficiently rested, the doctor shall provide you with a post-abortion consultation. She will guide you through the dos and don’ts after the abortion along with future contraception advice. She may also prescribe some post-abortion recovery medicines. Follow the guidelines and recommendations for a speedy recovery.
After the post-abortion consultation, you can return to your reserved hotel or homestay or directly to the airport if you have your flight scheduled. The hospital can arrange for the drop-off. Then, you can either enjoy a vacation for a few more days in India spending some quality time or can return happily to your country with the peace of mind of having obtained a safe, legal and confidential abortion.
Schedule an abortion in India appointment.
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