It is not a substitute for the advice of a physician. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. So he wants to know, are hospitals ready for this change? "In many states there are laws that mandate parental consent or notification before an abortion. How soon can I have sex? Frequently Asked Questions in Public Conversations about Abortion. Questions about Abortions. Will the clinic test you for STIs? First, take a medical-grade pregnancy test. A healthcare professional will explain all the known risks and complications associated with your treatment choice.
This thins the lining of the uterus and stops the growth of the fetus. Every person experiences the abortion differently. What types of abortions are there? Samaritan member Stephen Wagner is the Executive Director of Justice For All, a ministry that helps pro-lifers talk respectfully and persuasively with those who disagree with them. This is good information to keep in your back pocket… in case. It may be because of color, race, ethnicity, or multiple factors working together that make it harder over and above the difficulties and the stigma related to abortion care to actually access care. What happens when pregnant people want abortions but aren't able to get them? When will I get a telephone consultation call? Good questions to ask about abortion. The Morning After Pill is taken shortly after intercourse, unlike the Abortion Pill which can be taken up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. I'm one of those health care professionals. Do you think some women should be forced to abort? The use of this information is voluntary. Do you think Plan B/the morning after pill should be banned? If you are having a medication abortion, ask about abortion pill reversal.
KESTON SMITH: What medical conditions definitely threaten the life of the mother and medically would require a procedure that threatens the life of the mother or child? Can you do an abortion with pills when taking masculinizing hormones? Will you be allowed to view the ultrasound if you choose to? Are epidurals or C-sections used?
The scan is required to know the exact gestation so that the appropriate treatment can be arranged. What do you think about aborting a fetus simply because she is female? This may involve requesting the pills online and getting them by mail. Encourage clinicians to get a second medical opinion as to the necessity of an abortion, when time allows. Abortions later in pregnancy, sometimes called "late-term abortions", are only performed by a few physicians in the country. Abortion - Know Your Options | First Step Women's Center. A study of women who were unable to access abortion in Texas after half of the clinics there closed showed that 7% attempted to self-induce using misoprostol, herbs, or other methods. Do you support the sort of abortion that protects children?
Here's what Dr. Emily Hamburg-Shields wants to know. Having a conversation with just one person is a great start. I mean, the exemptions written into these laws often talk about medical emergencies, so not just a chance that, you know, if your condition that could turn into a life-threatening condition does so, you're going to be in trouble, but, like, there's something happening right now and you need emergency treatment. How far in the pregnancy can I get an abortion? What do you think about callous, light-hearted, flippant abortions? 27 of these states also require patients to wait a specified amount of time—most often 24 hours—between the counseling and the abortion procedure. In the era before Roe v. Wade recognized a right to abortion protected by the federal constitution, some hospitals relied on "abortion selection committees" to decide who should have access to "therapeutic" abortion. That's a state where lawmakers are considering several bills to restrict abortion, including a trigger law should Roe fall. Know Before You Go: 10 Answers to Questions about Abortion. You recently voted against bills to protect access to abortion and birth control. Even in the rare event of an abortion complication, it would be highly unusual for your future fertility to be affected. If you are a minor, think you are pregnant, and afraid to tell your parents, contact Your Options Medical.
We understand that life doesn't always turn out the way you thought it would. The abortion pill is only administered in pregnancies less than 10 weeks gestation. If left untreated, this can lead to serious complications. Questions to ask about abortion. Can you use Mifepristone and/or Misoprostol if you are still breastfeeding? 8 states require medically inaccurate information that a medication abortion can be stopped after the patient takes the first dose of pills.
To increase your comfort in speaking, start with "friendly" audiences--family, friends, coworkers and then gradually widen your circle to more diverse audiences. Is an abortion painful? If there is no bleeding within 24 hours after taking the second pill, a doctor should be called. So it's really depressing to think about how devastating that diagnosis is to patients and how they won't be able to choose what happens to that pregnancy afterward. There are so many aspects that are written into the law that stand in the way of actually being able to access care, including proving rape, requiring the approval of medical boards or judicial committees, and mandatory waiting periods. All-Options—A phone line you can call for peer counseling and support resources. What is an ectopic pregnancy and how do you know if you have one? Questions to ask about abortions. Download them at and or in English or Spanish.
26 states include information on fetal development throughout pregnancy. Do I have to see the scan? Would you support a nationwide ban on abortion? Would you prefer that there were fewer abortions? When a wanted fetus presents a threat to the health of the mother, should we avoid abortion if possible?