In the face of escalating fascism, we take our health into our own hands. Whether you live in a banned state, are at risk of healthcare racism, or just broke — self-managed abortion with pills (SMA or medication abortion) is available.
To learn more about SMA, visit plancpills.org
What is SMA? Self-managed abortions are safe & effective methods of care when someone does not want to be pregnant. The medications involved are mifepristone and misoprostol (using just misoprostol works too!).
How To: a quick & dirty summary of SMA !
- Swallow one (1) mifepristone like a regular pill.
- Wait 24 hours! You may have spotting.
- Take 700-1000 mg of acetaminophen for pain prep.
- Dissolve 4 misoprostol pills in your cheek between the gum and lower teeth for 30 minutes; swallow the remainder.
- Bleeding/cramping usually within 4 hrs; pregnancy passes usually within 24 hrs of taking misoprostol.
Later than 10 weeks? Repeat Step 4 after 4 hours!
Tips & Safety: Remember your digital security!
• Use: maxi pads or diapers, pain medications, comfort foods & water, heat pad, tea, a friend ❤️
• DO NOT use: tampons, public web browsers or social media apps to discuss abortion.
Do not take abortion pills with an IUD!
•Aftercare: For support during or after, text M+A hotline: 1-833-246-2632
Sourcing Medication:
• Visit plancpills.org or aidaccess.org on private web browser
• U.S.: contact redstatereferences@proton.me
• MX: contact LasLibresGTO@proton.me for package.
Considering other options? → visit: all-options.org !
Abortion pills are 98% effective when used in the first trimester. Medication abortions in the US are extremely common — over 65% of all abortions overall are with pills). These are the same pills you would get in a clinic: they can be sent by mail and taken at home, as is done by millions of people around the world each year. The first pill, Mifepristone, is taken to block the hormone progesterone which is important for maintaining a pregnancy. Then, 24 hours later, 4 misoprostol pills are taken to induce uterine contractions which cause a period.
This is not medical or legal advice, nor does Slingshot sell abortion pills or provide care.
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