FROM DEATH TO LIFE: A CHRONICLE OF HOPE
975 views · Published 9 September 2015 · 4:59 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: francisxcc · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism
The abortion pill Mifepristone (Mifeprex or RU486) is a drug that blocks the effects of progesterone—a hormone that a mother’s body needs to nurture a baby. The pill can be used within the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy. It is usually given to a mother on her first visit to an abortion clinic. 36 to 72 hours after the Mifepristone tablet is taken, the mother is given Misoprostol tablets. These tablets cause contractions and expel the remains of the baby. This process may take a few hours or as long as a few days. The procedure is unsuccessful approximately 5-10% of the time with the potential of requiring an additional surgical abortion procedure to complete the termination. Mifepristone (RU486) is a very strong drug and can cause a number of side effects, the severest of these being uterine cramps, bleeding not related to menstrual period, backache, stomach cramps and low amount of potassium in the blood. Even if you have taken the first pill, it might not be too late to reverse the effects of it. Call 877-558-0333 for help. On the phone a nurse will assess if you would be able to follow through with a reversal. There are doctors all over the U.S. as well as internationally who are willing to help women reverse the effects of the abortion pill. If you are able to be helped, you will be connected with one of those physicians who is nearest to you. Once you are able to meet with the physician, you’ll have a sonogram to confirm the baby is alive and in the uterus, even if you are bleeding or cramping. You will then receive natural progesterone. This counteracts the effects of the mifepristone and can help you continue to have a healthy, developing pregnancy. If you have an unplanned pregnancy and you're scared, unsure of your options, or need help, call 619-564-3310. Free and confidential services are available, including pregnancy tests, physical exams, ultrasounds, tests for sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STD’s & STI’s), options counseling and emotional and physical support. If you are pregnant and worried about being kicked out of your house, accommodation can also be provided, along with support from caring doctors and staff while you are pregnant.
