Question 1

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Options Miami offers free, medical-grade pregnancy testing for an unexpected pregnancy. Our tests can identify hCG (a hormone produced if you are pregnant) as early as 1 day after a missed period. However, waiting at least a week will allow for the most accurate results and reduce the chances of getting a false test result.

Question 2

What is the Abortion Pill?

Accepted Answer

The abortion pill (aka a medication abortion) is an early pregnancy termination procedure that can only be performed during the first nine weeks. Two different and very powerful drugs are taken. The first drug ends the pregnancy, and the second drug is taken at least 24-48 hours later to cause cramping and contractions that expel the pregnancy. Abortion is a serious medical decision. Contact us to discuss procedures, risks, and side effects.

Question 3

What Are the Side Effects of Abortion?

Accepted Answer

Any abortion is a serious medical decision and should be considered very carefully. There are two main types of abortion, medication and surgical. Depending on which type of abortion you have, there are certain risks and side effects. Here are a few:

Incomplete abortion (following a medical abortion)
Infection
Prolonged, heavy bleeding
Fever and chills
Nausea
Damage to the cervix (following a surgical abortion)
Damage to the lining of the uterus (following a surgical abortion)

Contact us to discuss the different abortion procedures and learn more about other risks and side effects.

Question 4

What Do I Need Before I Can Have an Abortion?

Accepted Answer

The first thing you should do is get an ultrasound to determine exactly how far along you are. An ultrasound will give you the information you need about your pregnancy, like where it’s located and if it’s viable. These are important factors when you consider an abortion. Schedule your free ultrasound with us.

Question 5

What Are the Early Signs of Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It’s not possible to verify a pregnancy by symptoms alone. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should come to Pregnancy Options for free pregnancy testing.

Late period
Sore breasts
Nausea & vomiting
Food cravings or aversions
Mood swings
Headaches
Fatigue

Question 6

What is the abortion pill?

Accepted Answer

The abortion pill, also known as a medical abortion, is a two-pill process of ending a pregnancy. The process is only effective in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, so it’s essential you know how far along you are.

Question 7

How does the abortion pill work?

Accepted Answer

The abortion pill uses two drugs, Mifepristone, and Misoprostol. Mifepristone is administered to prevent the body from producing the hormone progesterone, which is vital to the health of the growing pregnancy. Without progesterone, the pregnancy will end. In order to expel the pregnancy from the uterus, Misoprostol is used. This second pill causes contractions and forces the pregnancy (fetus) from the body.

Question 8

What will a medical abortion be like?

Accepted Answer

Unlike surgical abortion, medical abortions are typically completed at home. Women will likely experience intense cramping and heavy bleeding with blood clots as the body expels the pregnancy (fetus).

Question 9

Are there any long-term risks associated with the abortion pill?

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Yes, unfortunately, some women do experience severe health conditions as a result of taking the abortion pill. Before deciding if the abortion pill is right for you, we recommend educating yourself on the potential severe risks, which may include:

Heavy uterine bleeding and hemorrhaging 
Infections and sepsis 
Mental and emotional trauma as a result of the abortion experience1
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) caused by the abortion pill in patients with a Chlamydia infection

Question 10

Is Abortion Covered by Insurance in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Insurance plans, neither private nor government-run (like Medicaid), cover the cost of abortion in Florida. There are a few exceptions, like life endangerment, rape, or incest, however, these are extremely rare cases.

Question 11

Are abortions free at Planned Parenthood?

Accepted Answer

While abortion is often advertised as the cheapest pregnancy option, it can actually be quite expensive and can come with hidden costs that are important to consider.

Abortions are not free at Planned Parenthood, or other abortion clinics, with each abortion procedure costing anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the stage of the pregnancy.

Question 12

What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A normal pregnancy involves the fertilized egg attaching to your uterine lining. Once the placenta forms, the pregnancy continues to develop until it’s time to give birth.

With an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus and normally within a fallopian tube. When this happens, though the pregnancy will grow, it will not be able to survive. As it grows, it can threaten your health. If it’s in a fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to burst or rupture, and therefore needs to be detected and treated early.

Unfortunately an ectopic pregnancy is not a viable pregnancy, which means it can’t result in having the baby.

Question 13

What Are the Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It’s often difficult to know if you are experiencing ectopic pregnancy without an ultrasound as symptoms are a lot like early pregnancy symptoms.

 Ectopic pregnancy symptoms include:

A missed period
Sharp abdominal cramps
Tender breasts
Nausea
Dizziness
You may be more susceptible to an ectopic pregnancy if you have PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), smoke, or are older than 35. It’s vital to know for sure if you have an ectopic pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm and even life-threatening bleeding.

Question 14

What should I know before an abortion?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to an unexpected pregnancy, the only way to make the best decision is to be informed about each of your options. That includes understanding the medical abortion procedures and potential risks. Prior to obtaining an abortion, there are a few questions you should be able to answer about your pregnancy:

Question 15

How far along am I?

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Abortion costs will vary, and one of the factors that determines abortion cost is how far along you are. It also depends on where the abortion is performed and which type of abortion procedure you’re looking at. Make an appointment for a free ultrasound today to determine fetal development and the options that are available to you.

Question 16

Is my pregnancy normal?

Accepted Answer

It’s important to determine if your pregnancy is normal, or if you are at risk for a natural miscarriage or tubal pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur within the first trimester, and if you have a tubal pregnancy, you will require immediate medical attention. We can determine each of these things with a free Limited OB Ultrasound at our clinic.

Question 17

Do I have an STD?

Accepted Answer

Having an untreated Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) at the time of having an abortion can seriously impact your future health. It puts you at high risk for contracting Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) which can lead to future reproductive health problems including infertility, serious infection, and other long-term complications. We can provide referrals for free or low-cost STD testing and treatment. These referrals can help you find the right testing and treatment for your conditions and ensure you and your pregnancy are healthy regardless of your decision.

Question 18

What Do I Learn From an Ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

There are several important reasons why you should have an ultrasound. A positive pregnancy test alone doesn’t give you the information you need to move forward. For instance, an ultrasound will tell you:

If you’re still actually pregnant. According to Mayo Clinic, up to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. You can still get a positive pregnancy test result for a while after a miscarriage because your body takes time to readjust. 
How far along you are. This is known as the “gestational” age. The technician will take measurements of the fetus to determine how many weeks you’ve been pregnant.
Where the pregnancy is located. Some pregnancies form outside of the uterus. These are called ectopic pregnancies and can be very dangerous to your health.

Question 19

Is an Ultrasound Necessary?

Accepted Answer

If your pregnancy is unexpected, you’re probably trying to figure out what to do. We understand. An unplanned pregnancy can be scary and overwhelming. One of our Care Coordinators would love to talk with you about your situation and the options you have moving forward. Of course, all consultations are completely free and confidential.

You have three options. If you’re looking at having an abortion, you’ll need to know how long you’ve been pregnant. Knowing the number of weeks determines if you can have a medical or surgical abortion. Of course, an ultrasound will also reveal if you’ve already had a miscarriage. If you have, there’s no reason for an abortion.

If you’re considering making an adoption plan or parenting, you’ll know your due date for future planning. As you can see, you need to know more than a positive pregnancy test result, and an ultrasound is the best way to get that information.

Question 20

First, What is Ectopic Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A normal pregnancy involves the fertilized egg attaching to your uterine lining. Once the placenta forms, the pregnancy continues to develop until it’s time to give birth.

With an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus and normally within a fallopian tube. When this happens, though the pregnancy will grow, it will not be able to survive. As it grows, it can threaten your health. If it’s in a fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to burst or rupture, and therefore needs to be detected and treated early.

Unfortunately an ectopic pregnancy is not a viable pregnancy, which means it can’t result in having the baby.

Question 21

What Are the Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It’s often difficult to know if you are experiencing ectopic pregnancy without an ultrasound as symptoms are a lot like early pregnancy symptoms.

 Ectopic pregnancy symptoms include:

A missed period
Sharp abdominal cramps
Tender breasts
Nausea
Dizziness
You may be more susceptible to an ectopic pregnancy if you have PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), smoke, or are older than 35. It’s vital to know for sure if you have an ectopic pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm and even life-threatening bleeding.

Question 22

What are the Different Types of Abortion?

Accepted Answer

First, you’ll want to know the difference between the two main types of abortion: medication and surgical abortion. Both terminate an existing pregnancy through two very different methods. Only women who are 10 weeks pregnant or under qualify for medication abortion, otherwise surgical abortion is your only other abortion option.

Question 23

Are there side effects and risks related to chemical abortion?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding and cramping are to be expected as the pregnancy is forced from the uterus, women may also experience other side effects like nausea, fever, vomiting, dizziness, chills, weakness, diarrhea, and headaches.

In addition to these side effects, some long-term health risks related to the abortion pill include infection, sepsis, and hemorrhaging. 

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions that could be of concern in combination with a chemical abortion, it is best to contact a medical professional prior to your procedure.

Question 24

Are there side effects and risks related to surgical abortions?

Accepted Answer

Both types of surgical abortion will often result in nausea, vomiting, bleeding, cramping, and dizziness. 

Additionally, there are risks of infection, hemorrhaging, sepsis, lacerations to reproductive organs, & cervical incompetence.

Question 25

What is Incomplete Abortion?

Accepted Answer

An incomplete abortion can happen after either a medical or surgical abortion, when the pregnancy has not fully been removed from the uterus and pregnancy tissue still remains in the womb. Get help from a medical professional right away if you have any of these symptoms after an abortion:

Moderate to severe vaginal bleeding (saturating more than one pad an hour)
Lower abdominal and/or pain 
Pain in the back, buttocks, genitalia, and perineum 
Passing blood clots
A fever

Question 26

How Does Abortion Work?

Accepted Answer

Abortion is a serious medical procedure and is not as simple as you may think. Every abortion method comes with physical and emotional risks and side effects. 

You may be wondering what type of abortion you qualify for. How far along you are in your pregnancy determines what type of abortion you can receive. There are two main types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion.

Medical abortions are an option up until ten weeks gestation. If you are past ten weeks pregnant, a surgical abortion may be your only other abortion option. Confirm your pregnancy to know for sure.

Question 27

What Are the Risks of the Abortion Pill?

Accepted Answer

Here are some possible risks:

Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
Heavy and prolonged bleeding
Infection
Fever
Digestive system discomfort

Question 28

How Does The Abortion Pill Work?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of abortion: medication (or medical) and surgical. The abortion pill is a medical abortion procedure that uses two drugs to terminate your pregnancy. You take the drugs over a 24 to 48-hour period, but bleeding can last for weeks.

The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the uterus from absorbing progesterone. This hormone is vital for the growth of the pregnancy. Without it, the lining of the uterus thins, and the pregnancy ends. 

The second drug, misoprostol, causes your body to bleed and contract to expel the pregnancy and tissue. Bleeding occurs within hours usually, but it can take days.

Question 29

Am I eligible for the abortion pill?

Accepted Answer

Laws for abortion are different in every state. Recently, a law was passed in Florida banning abortions after 15 weeks. If you have been pregnant longer than 15 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period, you are not eligible for abortion in Florida, including the abortion pill.

Question 30

What Is The Abortion Pill?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of abortion, medical and surgical. The abortion pill is a medical abortion method using two drugs to terminate the pregnancy.

The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the pregnancy in the uterus from absorbing progesterone. All pregnancies need this hormone to survive. The pregnancy can no longer grow without progesterone, and it’s terminated. 

Misoprostol is the second drug. This drug is taken 24 to 48 hours after the first one. It causes cramping and contractions to remove the pregnancy from a woman’s body through the vagina.

Question 31

Have You Confirmed Your Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You may think a positive result on a home pregnancy test is all you need to confirm your pregnancy, but it isn’t. Up to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. According to the Mayo Clinic, the number could be higher because most miscarriages occur before women realize they’re pregnant.

What Are the Risks of Abortion?

What are the Different Types of Abortion?

Medication Abortion

Potential Risks of a Medication Abortion

Potential Risks of Surgical Abortion

Dilation & curettage (D&C)

Dilation & evacuation (D & E)

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