The M+A (Miscarriage and Abortion) Hotline

A Guide TO Miscarriage & Abortion

We're a team of volunteer clinicians with decades of experience in miscarriage and abortion.

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We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on abortion pills, see our Resources.

We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on abortion pills, see our Resources.

We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on abortion pills, see our Resources.

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how we help

Availability

Hotline hours are from 8 AM EST (5 AM PST) - 1 AM EST (10 PM PST). Calling and texting is only available in the U.S.

Exact Hours

8 AM - 1 AM

EST

7 AM - 12 AM

CST

6 AM - 11 PM

MST

5 AM - 10 PM

PST

CALL OR TEXT

Call or text our helpline to get support for managing a miscarriage or abortion.

We will respond within an hour.

Our team of experienced clinicians are here to provide information and support at no cost.

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CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

You can remain anonymous.

We won't ask for your name or share your information. We give caring support and information.

We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on finding abortion pills, see our Resources.

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how we help

Availability

Hotline hours are from 8 AM EST (5 AM PST) - 1 AM EST (10 PM PST). Calling and texting is only available in the U.S.

Exact Hours

8 AM - 1 AM

EST

7 AM - 12 AM

CST

6 AM - 11 PM

MST

5 AM - 10 PM

PST

CALL OR TEXT

Call or text our helpline to get support for managing a miscarriage or abortion.

We will respond within an hour.

Our team of experienced clinicians are here to provide information and support at no cost.

Call Us

CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

You can remain anonymous.

We won't ask for your name or share your information. We give caring support and information.

We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on finding abortion pills, see our Resources.

how to use abortion pills

Abortion pills are medicines that help stop a pregnancy. Abortion pills are also called “medication abortions.” These medicines are also used in miscarriage care. They cause cramping and bleeding.

Method 1

Mifepristone + Misoprostol

This method is 95% to 98% effective and is very safe. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which makes sure medicines are safe, has approved this method.

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Illustration of abortion medication, showing a bottle labeled “Misoprostol tablets” and a box labeled “Mifepristone 10,” with several blister packs of pills arranged around them on a light background.

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Method 2

Misoprostol only

Another common method is to only use Misoprostol. The World Health Organization supports this practice. Both methods work well, are very safe, and are used by many people all around the world.

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See how our helpline has provided guidance and support to those navigating abortion and miscarriage.

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Jul 31, 2023

Having an Abortion at Home? There’s a Hotline for That

The end of Roe left a yawning gap in reproductive care that an army of volunteer doctors is scrambling to fill. But even they think that health-care-via-hotline is a bleak sign of the times.

Sara Hutchinson

Apr 10, 2023

Hotline Founder on the Struggle to Preserve Access to Abortion Pills Amid Relentless GOP Attacks

We look at access to medical abortion pills and advice on how to manage abortions at home with Dr. Linda Prine, physician and co-founder of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline.

Amy Goodman

Person standing at a podium in front of the U.S. Capitol holding a sign that reads “Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care,” with microphones visible.

Feb 6, 2023

What an abortion hotline reveals about reproductive care after Roe

Linda Prine, a physician and co-founder of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, describes the new realities for patients in states where the procedure is banned.

Marin Cogan

Real Stories from Real Callers

See how our helpline has provided information and support to those navigating abortion and miscarriage.

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"The individuals I interacted with over the call were considerate, and they furnished me with knowledge for every aspect of managing my situation. M+A engages individuals who provide love, support, and allow me to express freely without fear of judgement, denouncement, or mockery. I'm grateful for the unbiased individuals operating the helpline who have treated me with humanity — as opposed to disregarding me or imposing any 'perspective' of belief onto me."

Hotline Caller 1

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"The Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline is much more than a name… I found M+A to be the ones to help me mentally heal from my miscarriage, and empower me to protect my future reproduction from endangerment."

Hotline Caller 2

CONTACT US

Reach out for free and confidential support from our experienced volunteers.

Hotline hours are from 8 AM EST (5 AM PST) - 1 AM EST (10 PM PST). Calling and texting is only available in the U.S.

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