How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill
If you're pregnant and considering abortion, you're likely aware of the abortion pill as an option. But before getting a medical abortion, there are some things you want to be sure of before taking the medication. Need answers now? Chat anonymously with a nurse for no cost at 999-999-9999.
Medical Abortion Checklist
1. Be Certain YOu Are Actually Pregnant
This may seem like an obvious one, but in the worry of the moment, it's easy to jump ahead and act before confirming pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test and ultrasound.
You should never take the abortion pill without being pregnant, and you should always take the medication under the supervision of a medical professional.
2. Know the Status and Stage of Fetal Development
About 10%-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.1 While a positive pregnancy test indicates pregnancy, an ultrasound is essential to confirm the viability of the fetus, ensuring that the pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic.2
It also provides crucial information about the fetus's age and development. The FDA has approved the abortion pill for use through 70 days gestation,3 making an ultrasound necessary to ensure you are within this timeframe.
3. Make Sure THis is YOur Decision
Carrying a baby is a huge commitment that impacts everyone close to you. As such, you're likely hearing conflicting voices to carry or abort.
At the end of the day, however, it is your choice to make. No one – not your partner, friends, or family – can coerce or threaten you into having an abortion. You have legal protections against being forced to abort against your will.
If you're feeling coerced or threatened into having an abortion, you have advocates. In fact, "Pregnancy Center" offers professional, safe, and confidential support and is here to answer all your questions with complete anonymity. We're here to accurately answer all your questions about the abortion pill and your options.
4. Know The Risks
Undergoing an abortion is a physical, emotional, and spiritual experience, encompassing inherent risks.
Testing for an STI that you may not know you even have and treating it before an abortion is crucial to reducing the risk of the infection spreading. During a surgical abortion, the cervix is opened, increasing the chance of an untreated STI spreading. For example, untreated chlamydia could lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which may cause complications like ectopic pregnancies or infertility.4
It's crucial to understand that an abortion is irreversible. Therefore, it's essential to feel firm and confident in your decision before proceeding. You may experience emotional or spiritual distress and regret following the procedure.
Abortion Consultation Services
If you have any questions or you're ready to talk about the abortion pill and your options in a safe, professional, and confidential space, "Pregnancy Center" is here for you. We offer a variety of free services, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and options consulting.
To get started, schedule a consultation, or send us a text at 999-999-9999 and get a real certified nurse to guide you through the process.
Sources:
1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/symptoms-causes
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/9704-ultrasound-in-pregnancy
3.https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation
4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594