A.
We will evaluate you with an exam and an ultrasound. We will make sure that you are the right candidate for this option. This is what we must confirm to proceed:
We need to make sure that you have a normal, visible pregnancy between 6-10 weeks located inside the lining of the uterus.
B.
We need to know that you have a normal medical and surgical history.
C.
We need to know that you have a normal clotting capacity and are not anemic. In other words, you do not have a history of heavy periods, of blood transfusions, of easy bruising, or a family history of similar problems. Anemia can complicate the pregnancy termination, making it worse due to bleeding from the abortion pill.
D.
We need to know if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
We need to know if you need either an elective abortion (your choice) or a medically needed abortion (based on maternal or fetal problems such as pre-eclampsia, heart condition, or birth defects incompatible with normal fetal life)
F.
We need to know if you Have Access To Reliable And Non-Judgmental Emergency Care In Case Of Potential Complications.
BEWARE: The pill abortion may not be the optimal option if you are from a state with restrictive laws, such as Texas, Idaho, Florida, to name a few. Because an abortion pill complication, such as severe bleeding or infection, may land you in the emergency room, where care may not be offered to a patient with an elective abortion. In this situation, a medical abortion complication can seriously compromise your health and your safety. You may need to opt for a surgical abortion that is monitored and completed under optimal surgical conditions. Then, you can go home with the reassurance that the process is complete and the worries are behind you.