What are the situations / conditions that are NOT a problem for taking the pills?

multiple (twin) pregnancy

Abortion pills work just the same in a multiple pregnancy at the early stages. There is no need to change the dosage. 40 Read more »
breastfeeding

Abortion pills can be taken while breastfeeding. Very small amounts misoprostol can end up in the milk, but they will have no negative effect on the baby. 41 Read more »
previous Caesarean section

The abortion pills can be taken by people who have had a caesarean section in the past. 46 Read more »
body weight

People of all body types and weight can use abortion pills, and there is no need to adjust the dosage based on weight. Read more »
very young or older

There is no age limit to having an abortion. The abortion pills will work exactly the same for a pregnant person of any age. Only the pregnant person has the right to decide on issues affecting their body, and we support whatever decision you make. Women Help Women aims to be a youth friendly… Read more »
a physical disability

Abortion with pills is safe for people living with physical disabilities. Every person should plan for their abortion according to their needs and context. Our service strives to be accessible to people with disabilities. We realize that there is a lot we need to do to improve the accessibility of… Read more »
HIV+

Abortion pills can be safely used by people living with HIV. People living with HIV may be at higher risk of infection and anemia, depending on the current state of their health and immunity. Because of the potentially heavy bleeding it entails, iron supplements during an abortion with pills can… Read more »
blood is Rh-

Blood type does not affect the effectiveness of abortion pills, and in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, carrying a pregnancy of an Rh+ fetus will not affect future pregnancies. In the second or third trimester of pregnancy of a person with Rh- blood, there may be the possibility of the fetus’ blood… Read more »
a transgender or non-binary person

People of diverse gender identities have abortions. Every person with a uterus can use abortion pills. Having an abortion with pills at home might be a good option when trans-inclusive healthcare services are difficult to access. Abortion pills are safe and effective for transgender and non-binary… Read more »
had one or more abortions before

Everybody can have as many abortions as they need. Even if someone has used the pills one or more times previously, they will be equally safe an effective when used again, and there is no need to change the dosage. Abortion pills have no long-lasting effects on your health or on your ability to get… Read more »