#{plan c}

Plan C can help you get abortion pills BEFORE you need them, and are available to all 50 states. You do not need to be pregnant to obtain them. The shelf life on average is 2 years, and some are stable up to 5 years.

I know there is a lot of fear of the unknown right now, and the only way to alleviate some of that fear is to be prepared for it.

"About six months ago, I found out⁠ I was pregnant for the second time in my life.

It was unplanned, the result of unprotected sex⁠ and a failed attempt at trying to predict my fertility⁠. Wracked with anxiety, I dialed my partner⁠ and said, “I’m going to need you to not freak out” ...

I let him know about the positive pregnancy test⁠ and how it didn’t align with what I wanted for the future. It came as no surprise—we had discussed it in the past and the sentiment was shared.

So I made the same decision I’d made eleven years prior and scheduled an appointment for a medication abortion⁠.

A medication abortion, also known as a medical abortion, is a type of abortion that uses pills, usually obtained via prescription, to terminate an early pregnancy⁠. It most commonly consists of taking two medications, mifepristone⁠ and misoprostol⁠. Though they both have other uses, they’re often referred to as abortion pills. Mifepristone blocks progesterone⁠, a hormone necessary for continuing a pregnancy, while misoprostol causes uterine cramping and bleeding, which empties the uterus⁠ of its contents, the lining (like with a period⁠) and the products of conception⁠ (the pregnancy).

At less than a month pregnant with only a single missed period, I was a good candidate. For those more than 10 or 11 weeks into their pregnancy, medication abortion isn’t usually an option, but — depending on local laws and individual access — surgical abortion still may be.

Abortion pills are available online in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in several other countries, including Canada and the UK. Pregnant people in need of abortion pills may often also opt to skip the clinic and have them delivered to their house by mail. There are a number of online resources, including Aid Access and Plan C Pills, that connect individuals in need with either online or in-person clinics that can prescribe medications for abortion."

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Hi I was referring to how the abortion pill (Plan C), which uses misoprostel, can be prescribed over zoom. This is dangerous because the prescribing doctor cannot know for certain how developed the fetus is without an ultrasound and if the fetus is too far along, the pill may not work properly and result in sepsis.

The case you're referring to is one like the op of the post was talking about, where we shouldn't completely ban mifopristone and misoprostel because those medications in themselves can be lifesaving. Natural miscarriage is one of those.

“Abortion pills are legal in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and most US Territories. But, some states have more restrictive laws than others. We encourage you to read through the FAQ first, then use our search tool to find information on at-home abortion in your state or territory.”