The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline

who we are

In 2019, a group of dedicated doctors and nurses established a free hotline for people seeking information and support for their miscarriage or abortion.

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Our Mission

The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline provides support to people who are going through an abortion or miscarriage. The M+A Hotline's team of 100+ trained doctors and nurses provides free, private, and caring support.

Our Vision

To create a world where everyone has access to the guidance and care they need to make empowered decisions about their reproductive health — regardless of their location, identity, or circumstances.

Our Story

In 2019, a group of dedicated doctors established a free hotline for people seeking information and support for their miscarriage or abortion.

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As laws and rules about abortion change and more people want reliable information, the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline (M+A Hotline) has become a vital resource for many people nationwide.

Since its inception, the hotline has grown exponentially. The COVID-19 pandemic fueled this growth, new policies allowing access to abortion pills via mail, and the subsequent increase in self-managed abortions.

Staffed by experienced doctors and nurses, the hotline offers expert advice on various aspects of miscarriage and abortion, ensuring individuals receive accurate information and compassionate support throughout their journey.

our values

compassion

A group of caring doctors and nurses who listen, understand, and provide support when needed.

accessibility

Everyone should be able to get accurate information about their reproductive health. The hotline is free and private.

expertise

A team of doctors and nurses with extensive experience, providing accurate and trustworthy information.

press highlights

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

Press coverage reflects language used at the time of publication.

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June 14, 2026

They Had Positive Pregnancy Tests — Without Ever Being Pregnant. The Brand Was Always The Same.

HuffPost spoke with a dozen physicians and abortion care workers who are seeing "abnormally high" false positive pregnancy test results from Clearblue — leading some patients to travel hundreds of miles for care they don't need.

Alanna Vagianos

Screenshot of a Lancet academic article titled 'Trends in utilization of an anonymous abortion and miscarriage hotline before and after Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: a retrospective cohort study,' listing authors and their affiliated institutions including Emory University, UC Davis, UCSF, Mount Sinai, and the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline.

June 2026

Trends in utilization of an anonymous abortion and miscarriage hotline before and after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: a retrospective cohort study

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision significantly altered abortion access in the U.S., increasing reliance on resources outside the formal healthcare system.

Sara K. Redd, Alexandra A. Gavidia, Taylor Jones, et al.

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June 10, 2026

Study: Abortion-hotline demand spiked after Roe v. Wade was overturned

The number of people seeking support for abortions and miscarriages surged dramatically in the 12 months after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision ending the constitutional right to abortion, according to a UCSF study published last week.

Natalia Gurevich

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May 13, 2026

Abortion Providers Are Racing to Stay Ahead of the Courts

Clinics, hotlines, and telehealth services say they’re ready to keep helping patients amid legal turmoil.

Laura C. Morel

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May 5, 2026

No Matter What Happens To Mifepristone, You Can Still Get Abortion Pills In The Mail

Dr. Angel Foster, the co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project (MAP), has spent every waking moment since Friday evening answering questions from panicked and confused patients.

Alanna Vagianos

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Feb 22, 2026

They're Scared They're Bleeding Too Much — Or Not Enough. Here's Who They Call During An At-Home Abortion.

Since Roe v. Wade fell, many callers are filled with concern: “If I go to the emergency room, will they call the police?”

Alanna Vagianos

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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

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Sep 23, 2022

People Are Flocking to a Hotline With Their Miscarriage and Abortion Questions

When a couple of doctors got together in 2019 to create a free hotline for people who have questions about their miscarriage or abortion, they could never have envisioned how popular their service, the M+A Hotline, would become.

Meryl Davids Landau

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Mar 16, 2022

Dr. April Lockley Answers Your Questions About Abortion Pills: ‘To Protect Each Other As Much As We Can’

“People are doing this safely, but we’re just here to provide reassurance they’re doing what they need to do,” said Dr. April Lockley, medical director of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline.

Carrie Baker

Real Stories from Real Callers

See how the helpline has provided guidance 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

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Reach out for empathetic, confidential support from caring doctors and nurses.

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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