If you’re having second thoughts about the abortion pill, what you can do next depends on whether you have already taken either of the abortion drugs.
If you have taken the first drug, mifepristone, but have not taken misoprostol and want to continue your pregnancy, abortion pill reversal may be an option. The Abortion Pill Reversal Network (APRN) connects women with medical providers who can determine whether treatment is appropriate based on their individual circumstances. Because timing is important, contact the APRN as soon as possible by calling the 24/7 helpline at 1-877-558-0333.
If you haven’t taken the abortion pill, learning more about your pregnancy can help you understand what to do next. Connect with a local care provider for no-cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, information on parenting and adoption, and other resources available in your community. If you’re not ready to reach out directly, you can also send a confidential message online to ask questions and learn more.
What If I Haven’t Taken the Abortion Pill Yet?
If you have received the abortion drugs but haven’t taken them and are reconsidering your decision, learning more about your pregnancy and the options available to you can help you determine what to do next.
A positive pregnancy test only detects the pregnancy hormone hCG. To learn more about your pregnancy, an ultrasound can provide essential information, starting with an estimate of your gestational age, which may differ from calculations based on your last menstrual period.
An ultrasound can also determine whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus. A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, commonly in a fallopian tube, is known as an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening if left untreated and requires immediate medical care. The abortion pill does not treat an ectopic pregnancy.
Lastly, an ultrasound can determine whether the pregnancy is continuing or whether a miscarriage may have occurred. Knowing this can help you understand whether you need medical care and what next steps are available to you.
What If I Already Took the First Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill typically involves two drugs in succession: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone is taken first and blocks progesterone, a hormone needed to support a pregnancy.
A day or two after taking mifepristone, the second drug, misoprostol, is taken. It causes the uterus to contract, resulting in heavy vaginal bleeding and cramping that expel the fetus and related tissue from the uterus.
If you have taken mifepristone but have not yet taken misoprostol and want to continue your pregnancy, contact the APRN immediately. The network offers free, confidential assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can connect you with a medical professional in your area.
Call 1-877-558-0333, email help@apr.life, or visit AbortionPillReversal.com for more information.
If you are experiencing severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever, or other concerning symptoms at any point, seek immediate medical attention.
What if I Already Took Both Pills?
Even if you’ve taken both mifepristone and misoprostol, support is still available. In rare cases, the embryo has survived both pills. Call 1-877-558-0333, email help@apr.life, or visit AbortionPillReversal.com for more information.
What If I Decide to Continue My Pregnancy?
Changing your mind about abortion can bring a new set of questions. You may be wondering how you could afford to raise a child, what resources are available, how a baby would affect your future, or whether adoption could be right for you.
Deciding to continue your pregnancy does not mean you have to figure everything out today or that parenting is your only path forward. Learning more about parenting, adoption, and the support available in your community can help you consider what comes next.
Parenting
If you want to continue your pregnancy and raise your child, questions about finances, housing, childcare, or other circumstances may still weigh on you. There may be more support available than you realize.
Pregnancy organizations and community programs may offer parenting education, material and financial assistance, referrals, and other forms of practical support during pregnancy and after your baby is born. These programs may provide diapers, formula, car seats, maternity clothing, financial help, and other material assistance, along with guidance on applying for additional support.
Adoption
If you want to continue your pregnancy but do not feel prepared to parent, you may also want to learn more about adoption.
Modern adoption allows expectant mothers to play an active role in the process. You may be able to choose an adoptive family, make decisions about your hospital experience, and determine the level of contact you would like to have with your child and the adoptive family after placement.
Adoption professionals can explain the process, answer your questions, and help you understand the different types of adoption available. Pregnancy care organizations in your area can also answer questions about adoption and connect you with trusted adoption specialists.
You Have the Right to Reconsider Your Decision
Even if some questions remain about your pregnancy, finances, or future, changing your mind doesn’t mean facing them without help. Many women find that once they begin exploring parenting, adoption, and the support available to them, the path forward becomes clearer than they expected.
If you have already taken mifepristone but have not taken misoprostol and want to continue your pregnancy, time is critical. Contact the APRN at 1-877-558-0333 to reach the 24/7 helpline and be connected with a medical professional.
For confidential support and professional services, find a local care provider for access to pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, information about parenting and adoption, and connections to other resources as you consider your next steps.
