January 7, 2021
Between parenting, adoption, and abortion, the decision can be challenging. There are several factors that should be considered.
It’s important to take the time you need to gather all of the information available before making such an impactful choice for your life. If you found this blog, you likely have questions about the abortion pill.
The abortion pill, also known as a medication abortion, is a chemical process of ending a pregnancy. The abortion “pill” is actually two separate pills and can typically be taken within the first ten weeks of pregnancy.
The drug Mifepristone is administered first to stop the body’s production of the hormone progesterone, which provides the pregnancy the nutrients it needs to grow.
Next, Misoprostol, the second pill, is taken to begin contractions and force the pregnancy from the womb.
The two pills are taken between 24-48 hours apart and the abortion is typically completed at home. The process of expelling a pregnancy by abortion is similar to that of a miscarriage.
One should expect to experience intense cramping, heavy bleeding, and the passing of large blood clots that contain the pregnancy tissue. These blood clots can be as large as a golf ball.
Women who choose to undergo a medication abortion may experience some or all of the following physical side effects:
Before deciding to have an abortion, you should take time to educate yourself on the various long-term risks some women have experienced.
Although rare, some of these potential long-term or serious risks include the following:
Before scheduling an appointment for an abortion, it is important to confirm a viable pregnancy and to understand how far along the pregnancy is.
Here at Open Arms, we provide no-cost pregnancy confirmation and information regarding all of your options.
If a viable pregnancy is confirmed, our caring medical staff will walk you through the options available to you and help you navigate this important decision. You’re not alone. We are here to help.
The Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic is a non-profit Community Health Clinic specializing in pregnancy confirmation and helping those facing unintended pregnancy explore their options. We do not provide extended OB/GYN or prenatal care or STD/STI testing or treatment, nor do we perform or refer for abortion services, the abortion pill, emergency contraception, or birth control. The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.