If you are considering having an abortion, know the facts.
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Be informed on some of the methods used during abortions:

Medication Abortion - Used Prior to 10 weeks

A medication abortion, also called  the abortion pill (RU-486) or a chemical abortion, is a two-step process. First, the woman takes the drug Mifepristone, which stops the hormones needed for the fetus to grow. Then the second pill, Misoprostol, needs to be taken 24 hours after the first. This drug causes the uterus to contract and expel the fetus and placenta. The abortion pill is taken before 10 weeks of pregnancy (from first day of last menstrual period, LMP).
Possible Complications:
  • Incomplete Abortion
  • Allergic reaction to medication
  • Painful cramping
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Heavy Bleeding
                                                             *The FDA warns buying abortion pills online is illegal and risky
If you have taken the 1st pill and are having doubts about continuing with the abortion, call our center at 320-874-0124 or after hours call the Abortion Pill Reversal hotline at 877-558-0333. Someone will talk with you about abortion pill reversal. It may not be too late to save your pregnancy. 

Vacuum Aspiration Abortion or Dilation and Curettage Abortion

A local anesthetic is applied or injected into or near the cervix to prevent discomfort or pain. 
The opening of the cervix is gradually stretched. 
A tube is inserted into the uterus and is attached to a suction system that will remove the fetus, placenta, and membranes from the uterus.
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A spoon-like instrument (curette) is used to scrape the walls of the uterus to remove the fetus, placenta, and membranes. 
Possible Complications:
  • Incomplete abortion requiring vacuum aspiration
  • Pelvic infection
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Torn cervix
  • Perforated uterus
  • Blood clots in uterus
 ​There are various methods used after 14 weeks. 
Please know: You are not alone. We are available to answer your questions and support you.
*Pregnancy and Life Resource Center does not recommend, provide, or refer clients for abortion.
Source: Minnesota Department of Health, If You Are Pregnant www.health.state.mn.us/people/wrtk/handbook.html