$0 Testing & Abortion Education in Galesburg, IL
You are unique. Your care should be, too.
Every woman’s body and experience is different. Before you decide, talk to a nurse about the drugs used in the abortion pill, learn about surgical procedures and pregnancy options, discuss your health history, and confirm that your pregnancy is viable.
What do I need to know first?
If you are considering abortion or have looked at how to cause a miscarriage, learn more about eligibility, side effects, restrictions, recovery, and what you can expect.
Please note that forcing a miscarriage with DIY methods at home can put your health and life at risk.
Destiny for Women can provide pregnancy confirmation services to verify the viability of your pregnancy.
An ultrasound is used to confirm whether your pregnancy is intrauterine or not. In some cases, it is also commonly used to detect an ectopic pregnancy. It can give information about the type of pregnancy and help determine the cost of an abortion. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we do provide answers and options so you can make a medically informed choice. Contact us to book a free appointment today.
Who can take the abortion pill?
Women with certain medical conditions, who have allergies to drugs used in the abortion pill regimen, who have an ectopic pregnancy, or who are more than ten weeks pregnant are not eligible for the abortion pill.
The abortion pill is ineffective in the case of an ectopic pregnancy, which is a pregnancy that occurs within the fallopian tube or somewhere else in a woman’s body other than the uterus. If left untreated, it can cause the fallopian tube to rupture, resulting in lethal bleeding and hemorrhaging. Abortions are not used to treat ectopic pregnancies.
Like any drug, weight, hormones, allergies, health conditions, diseases, and the type of pregnancy can cause side effects to vary. If you have taken the first dose of the abortion pill and changed your mind, contact the abortion pill reversal network to learn more about your options.
Note: If you are Rh-negative, be sure to tell your healthcare provider so you can get the necessary treatment after an abortion.
What are my surgical options?
If you are considering an abortion procedure, we can talk through the most common types - aspiration and D&C abortions - and answer your questions about side effects, risks, recovery, what to expect, and more. Contact us today to set up a free nurse consultation.
Additional citations:
Leonard, J. (2022, August 4). Abortion home remedies: Risks and what to know. Medical News Today.
Van Look, P. F. A., & Cottingham, J. (2013). The World Health Organization’s Safe Abortion Guidance document. American Journal of Public Health, 103(4), 593–596.
Carmen Pope. (2024, May 2024) Misoprostol Side Effects and Warnings. What is Misoprostol? https://www.drugs.com/misoprostol.html