Primary objective: To study the difference in dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedure time following overnight cervical preparation with laminaria or Dilapan-Sâ„¢. The investigators hypothesize procedure time will be less with Dilapan-Sâ„¢. Secondary objectives: To compare the use of laminaria and Dilapan-Sâ„¢ for differences in: (1) initial cervical dilation before D\&E; (2) need for mechanical dilation to accomplish D\&E and ease of dilation if required; (3) number of osmotic dilators placed; (4) ability to complete the D\&E procedure without further cervical preparation; (5) complications; (6) pain and other side effects; (7) patient acceptability; and (8) provider acceptability.
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D&E Procedure Time
Timeframe: The primary outcome measure will be assessed on the day of the patient's D&E procedure. (day 2)