Safety and Medical Abortion: A Quiz on Best Practices

up to 13 weeks

exactly 13 weeks

12 weeks and above

13 weeks and above

Make a safety plan for the rare cases of complication

Have a painkiller on hand to help with cramping

Don't eat or drink water

Be in an area of privacy where you can lie down

Know the nearest 24-hour emergency medical center.

Tell everyone you know that you are having an abortion.

Plan how to get to the emergency medical center.

Think of what you will tell the medical provider in case of a complication.

Feeling progressively sick

Heavy bleeding after you think you have passed the pregnancy.

Intense pain

Cramping

Avoid eating till an hour after the pills

Take Ibuprofen for cramps

Eat and drink as you like

Be in a comfortable area to rest

If the pregnancy is up to 13 weeks

If you are overweight

If you have blood clotting problems

If you have used the pills before