Did you know that medical abortion uses a progesterone blocker that disrupts your body’s natural processes? Did you know that not every woman is eligible for the drugs used in a medical abortion? Did you know getting a medical abortion without first having an ultrasound puts your health at risk? With all the misinformation surrounding…
Deciding whether or not to continue your pregnancy is a deeply personal choice, and feeling pressure from family or friends can make the decision even more challenging. If you’re experiencing this, it’s important to remember that this is ultimately your decision to make, and there are strategies you can take to ensure you’re making the…
Wondering whether your insurance will pay for your girlfriend’s abortion pill? The answer is most likely no. Typically, insurance companies will only pay medical benefits for dependents, like children and a spouse—not a girlfriend. Plus, insurance companies aren’t legally required to pay for elective abortions. If your girlfriend is considering taking the abortion pill, it’s…
Mail-order abortion refers to buying abortion drugs online instead of getting them through a clinic or pharmacy. However, if you’re considering seeking abortion drugs this way, it’s critical to learn all you can to ensure you make a healthy, informed decision. This article will highlight the three things you need to know before pursuing this…
TennCare is Tennessee’s Medicaid program. It won’t pay for abortion services (the abortion drugs or surgical abortion), but if you choose to carry to term, it will pay for healthcare costs related to your pregnancy and for the child’s healthcare costs after birth, if you meet certain qualifying factors. If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy…
While you can find the abortion pill online, the FDA advises against doing so because it puts your health and safety at risk. The abortion drugs you can find online fall outside the U.S. supply chain, and they aren’t approved by the FDA—which means that the FDA can’t guarantee the quality, safety, or effectiveness of…
Abortions in Tennessee became illegal at the moment of conception in 2022. The only exception is when the physician can prove that the woman’s life is at risk or that she may have “substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.” How Did This Law Come About? When Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme…
As with any medical procedure, abortion has risks. One of these is the risk of infection. What Are The Main Types of Abortion? There are two main types of abortion: surgical and medical. Both carry a risk of infection. What Are the Signs or Symptoms of Infection After a Surgical Abortion? The most common type…
After an abortion, your body may experience side effects and risks. Read on to learn more about how abortion works and what might happen to your body afterward. Or, if you want to talk to someone in person about abortion and your other pregnancy options, contact Pathways Pregnancy Resource Center to schedule a free, confidential…
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and wondering if you’re eligible for the abortion pill, the only way to know is by getting an ultrasound and reviewing your medical history. Read on to learn how these actions can help determine your eligibility for the abortion pill. Or, if you want to talk to someone in…
