How is a mifepristone abortion done?
During her first visit to the doctor’s office or clinic, the woman is given mifepristone pills. This will kill her baby in the womb. During her second visit, the woman is given pills or suppositories containing the second chemical, misoprostol. This will cause cramping, and the woman will eventually expel the dead baby. This could happen at any time after this drug is taken. During her final doctor’s office or clinic visit, a doctor will examine the woman to see if her abortion is complete. If the mifepristone abortion has failed, the woman will then be scheduled for surgical abortion. Is a mifepristone abortion safe? No. Women have died because of mifepristone abortions. Here are some of the side effects: • nausea • abdominal pain • vomiting • heavy and extended bleeding • heart attack • hemorrhage • impaired future fertility • harmful to any future children What should I do? If you are pregnant, don’t abort your baby. Don’t be pressured into getting an abortion. There are people will
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