Animation "How to do a safe abortion with the pills misoprostol"
Dear,
If a woman has decided to end her pregnancy,
cannot get an abortion from a medical provider
and is less than 9 weeks pregnant,
she can safely do so herself
following protocols found on the
World Health Organization website
Using the pill misoprostol.
She will need 12 pills [2400 micrograms]
Take four pills (800 micrograms)
Dissolve them under the tongue for 30 minutes
Spit out what remains.
Wait 3 hours
Take four pills (800 micrograms)
Dissolve them under the tongue for 30 minutes
Spit out what remains.
Wait 3 hours
Take four pills (800 micrograms)
Dissolve them under the tongue for 30 minutes
Spit out what remains.
Wait 3 hours
Cramps and bleeding will begin.
She may experience chills, fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and pain.
But
If she has fever over 39 for more than 24 hours,
Seek medical help.
If she has excessive bleeding more than 2 pads per hour for more that 2 hours
Or no bleeding at all
Seek medical help.
If she has extreme pain,
Seek medical help.
She should confirm the abortion with a pregnancy test 3 weeks later.
When she takes misoprostol for abortion,
she may be breaking the law.
She can say she had a miscarriage;
The doctor will not know the difference.
She should have a trusted friend nearby.
And we are here if you need us.