Do I have to have a general anaesthetic?
You have three anaesthetic options. All the options will be fully explained during your consultation enabling you to make an informed choice:- Local Anaesthetic: Depending on your stage of pregnancy you can choose to have your procedure under local anaesthetic. Marie Stopes International pioneered this service in the UK. You may wish to consider this as an option as recovery is quicker and safer than a general anaesthetic. Conscious Sedation: The advantage of conscious sedation as an alternative to a general anaesthetic is that you will be awake during the procedure and your recovery time will be speedier. You will feel drowsy and relaxed during the procedure. General Anaesthetic: During a general anaesthetic you will be under unconscious sedation and completely asleep. If you choose to go under sedation or general anaesthetic you must not drive for 24 hours.
