The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline

who we are

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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Our Mission

The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline provides support to people who are going through an abortion or miscarriage. We provide private, free, caring, and accurate information via our team of over 100 highly trained and experienced volunteers.

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 healthcare professionals, 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

We are a group of caring clinicians who listen, understand, and support you when needed. We will treat you with kindness and care.

accessibility

We believe that everyone should be able to get accurate information about their reproductive health. Our hotline is free and private, so you can get the help you need without problems.

expertise

We are a team of clinicians with extensive experience. We will provide you with the most accurate and trustworthy information on miscarriage and abortion care.

press highlights

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

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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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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

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Oct 24, 2022

Risking Everything to Offer Abortions Across State Lines

When the landscape settles, abortion is likely to be illegal or severely restricted in at least 20 states — where just two years ago, in 2020, about 250,000 people had abortions.

Emily Bazelon

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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 our 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

we can address your concerns

Reach out for empathetic, confidential support from our caring experts.

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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