Abortion Pill Information

Southern Maryland

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland provides free, confidential information about the abortion pill in Lexington Park and Lusby, MD.


If you are considering an at-home abortion, it is important to first be seen by a medical provider in person. At our center, we offer free ultrasound services to confirm and date your pregnancy, along with a free consultation with a nurse to help ensure you are fully informed about the abortion pill. Confirming how far along you are is an important step for your health before taking abortion medication.


Abortion is legal in the state of Maryland. We provide free and confidential information, support, and services before an abortion. We do not perform or refer for abortions, which allows us to provide you with unbiased support.


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MEDICAL ABORTION

Medication abortion, can be taken up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant). 1 


The FDA-approved “abortion pill” refers to a medical abortion method that involves taking two different medications to end an early pregnancy. The first medication blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed for the pregnancy to continue. Without progesterone, the uterine lining breaks down, and the pregnancy cannot continue.


The second medication is taken 24 to 48 hours later. It causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through the vagina.


Medical abortion isn’t an option if you: 2

  • Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
  • Have a concern that the pregnancy is outside of the uterus. This is called ectopic pregnancy and can be life-threatening. 3
  • Are further along in your pregnancy than 10 weeks. The FDA has only approved the abortion pill for up to 10 weeks from the LMP. Taking the abortion pill later in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of complications, such as an incomplete abortion or severe bleeding.
  • Have certain medical problems including: bleeding disorders, severe liver or kidney disease, known cardiac disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
  • Take certain medications including blood thinners or steroids.
  • Are allergic to the medicines used.

REFERENCES

  1. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation: fda.gov
  2. Medical abortion isn't an option if you: mayoclinic.org
  3. Ectopic Pregnancy: mayoclinic.org
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