Get Support / Abortion Pill FAQ
Get Support / Abortion Pill FAQ
WE’RE HERE FOR SUPPORT
WE’RE HERE FOR SUPPORT
Have questions about using safe, effective abortion pills?
Have questions about using safe, effective abortion pills?
Whether it’s before getting the pills, during the abortion process or afterwards, we provide free, caring, and private support.
Whether it’s before getting the pills, during the abortion process or afterwards, we provide free, caring, and private support.
The Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline is a nonprofit organization made up of caring medical providers who want everyone to have access to abortion care.
The Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline is a nonprofit organization made up of caring medical providers who want everyone to have access to abortion care.
We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on finding abortion pills, see our Resources.
We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on finding abortion pills, see our Resources.
We do not sell abortion pills. To get information on finding abortion pills, see our Resources.
Before Reading
Below, we’ll answer some common questions to help during the process.
To talk to someone non-judgemental about a pregnancy or what to do next:
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(Yes, it's okay to have more than one abortion!)
(Yes, it's okay to have more than one abortion!)
Are abortion pills by mail safe?
Are abortion pills by mail safe?
Are abortion pills by mail safe?
How safe are abortion pills?
How safe are abortion pills?
How safe are abortion pills?
How effective are abortion pills?
How effective are abortion pills?
How effective are abortion pills?
before taking the pills
Do I need to see a doctor in person before using the pills?
Do I need to see a doctor in person before using the pills?
Do I need to see a doctor in person before using the pills?
How do I know how far along I am?
How do I know how far along I am?
How do I know how far along I am?
Can I use pills if I’m over 12 weeks of pregnancy?
Can I use pills if I’m over 12 weeks of pregnancy?
Can I use pills if I’m over 12 weeks of pregnancy?
Support Contacts
Support Contacts
• Aya Contigo: Access a Spanish-language privacy-focused web app and WhatsApp chat for real-time support on self-managing a medication abortion and accessing contraception. Counselors are available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM (EST).
• Aya Contigo: Access a Spanish-language privacy-focused web app and WhatsApp chat for real-time support on self-managing a medication abortion and accessing contraception. Counselors are available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM (EST).
• M + A Hotline: Speak with a volunteer clinician at 1-833-246-2632 (Available from 8 AM to 1 AM EST).
• M + A Hotline: Speak with a volunteer clinician at 1-833-246-2632 (Available from 8 AM to 1 AM EST).
• Reprocare: Offers peer-based info and emotional support for anyone planning or having an abortion with pills. Call, text, or Signal message at 1-833-226-7821 (Available from 12 PM to 12 AM EST).
• Reprocare: Offers peer-based info and emotional support for anyone planning or having an abortion with pills. Call, text, or Signal message at 1-833-226-7821 (Available from 12 PM to 12 AM EST).
• Repro Legal Helpline: Provides free and confidential legal services to anyone before, during, or after a self-managed abortion. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form 24/7 and a lawyer will get back to you within 2 business days unless it’s an emergency.
• Repro Legal Helpline: Provides free and confidential legal services to anyone before, during, or after a self-managed abortion. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form 24/7 and a lawyer will get back to you within 2 business days unless it’s an emergency.
during the process
How will I feel during the process?
How will I feel during the process?
How will I feel during the process?
How to help with symptoms?
How to help with symptoms?
How to help with symptoms?
What if I’m not feeling enough pain? Should I worry?
What if I’m not feeling enough pain? Should I worry?
What if I’m not feeling enough pain? Should I worry?
bleeding
What should I know about bleeding?
What should I know about bleeding?
What should I know about bleeding?
What if I am not bleeding enough?
What if I am not bleeding enough?
What if I am not bleeding enough?
What if I’m bleeding too much?
What if I’m bleeding too much?
What if I’m bleeding too much?
Why am I still bleeding a few days after taking misoprostol?
Why am I still bleeding a few days after taking misoprostol?
Why am I still bleeding a few days after taking misoprostol?
What if the bleeding has an odor?
What if the bleeding has an odor?
What if the bleeding has an odor?
Want to hear from others about their experiences?
Want to hear from others about their experiences?
• Watch videos of real stories.
after taking the pills
How to check if the abortion pills worked?
How to check if the abortion pills worked?
How to check if the abortion pills worked?
Do I need to see a doctor after using the pills?
Do I need to see a doctor after using the pills?
Do I need to see a doctor after using the pills?
What if I need to see a doctor?
What if I need to see a doctor?
What if I need to see a doctor?
What are some privacy tips?
What are some privacy tips?
What are some privacy tips?
What do I do in case of an emergency?
What do I do in case of an emergency?
What do I do in case of an emergency?
Need Supportive Providers?
Need Supportive Providers?
• Use this search tool to find nearby post-abortion care. 🔍
TheM+A Hotline may also be able to help someone find a trusted and caring post-abortion provider.
• Use this search tool to find nearby post-abortion care. 🔍
TheM+A Hotline may also be able to help someone find a trusted and caring post-abortion provider.
• For someone with a regular doctor like an obgyn or primary care provider it’s ok to ask for follow up care for a miscarriage.
• For someone with a regular doctor like an obgyn or primary care provider it’s ok to ask for follow up care for a miscarriage.
• We recommend against going to crisis pregnancy centers. Read more information here about what someone may expect if they find themselves at a crisis pregnancy center.
• We recommend against going to crisis pregnancy centers. Read more information here about what someone may expect if they find themselves at a crisis pregnancy center.
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To speak with a volunteer medical provider for information and support hotline hours are from 8 AM EST (5 AM PST) - 1 AM EST (10 PM PST). Calling and texting is only available in the United States. Someone will respond to your call or text within 1 hour.
To speak with a volunteer medical provider for information and support hotline hours are from 8 AM EST (5 AM PST) - 1 AM EST (10 PM PST). Calling and texting is only available in the United States. Someone will respond to your call or text within 1 hour.
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Disclaimer
This information is not legal or medical advice and does not substitute professional consultation. Links to external organizations are provided for informational purposes only.