If you’re pregnant and considering abortion, you’ve probably heard about the abortion pill. Before you take any medication, there are a few important things you’ll want to confirm, because your safety and peace of mind matter most.
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Your Abortion Pill Checklist
1. Confirm That You’re Actually Pregnant
It might sound obvious, but it’s easy to panic and assume. A lab-quality pregnancy test and an ultrasound are the only ways to be sure. An ultrasound also confirms whether the pregnancy is viable or if you’ve already miscarried. Taking abortion medication without knowing this can be risky.
2. Know How Far Along You Are
About 10%–20% of pregnancies end naturally in miscarriage. An ultrasound confirms not just viability, but also how far along you are. This matters because the FDA approves the abortion pill for up to 10 weeks (70 days) of pregnancy. Beyond that, risks increase, and many women miscalculate timing if they rely only on the memory of their last period.
3. Make Sure the Decision Is Yours
You might feel pressure from a partner, family, or friends, but this choice is yours. No one can force you to have an abortion. If you’re feeling pressured or unsafe, you have the right to speak to someone who will listen and advocate for you. Our centers and nurses provide a safe, confidential space where you can sort through what you want.
4. Understand the Risks
Every abortion, whether by pill or procedure, comes with risks. Some are physical, like heavy bleeding, infection, or complications from untreated STIs. Others can be emotional or even spiritual, and may not show up right away. Knowing the full picture helps you move forward with clarity, not regret.
Talk It Through With a Nurse
If you’re considering abortion and have questions about the pill, your health, or your options, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Our nurses are available 24/7 for free, confidential text conversations. They can answer your questions, help you think through your next steps, and even connect you with a local South Carolina center for a free pregnancy test or ultrasound.
Use our Care Locator Tool to explore centers near you, or simply text a nurse to start a private conversation right now.
Text with our nurses for free and confidential support anytime at (330) 632-3555.
You deserve answers you can trust, and support you don’t have to pay for.