Pregnancy is often filled with dreams and anticipation: hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time, imagining their first smile, and planning for their future. But for some parents, the joy of pregnancy is suddenly overshadowed by devastating news: a medical diagnosis that could affect their child’s life or the mother’s health. These moments can be heartbreaking. When a doctor mentions “terminating the pregnancy for medical reasons,” many women and families feel like the world has...

The abortion pill uses two drugs to end an early pregnancy. The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed for the pregnancy to continue. The second medication, misoprostol, is taken 24-48 hours later and causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through cramping and bleeding. How far along you are, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and your overall health all play a role in determining eligibility. That’s why confirming details with a...

A perspective that honors women’s experiences and calls for deeper listening. When a woman steps into a doctor’s office, seeking help, she often expects two things: to be listened to and to be helped. Yet for many who use hormonal contraception or other medical birth control methods, the side effects they experience are minimized—called “normal,” “expected,” or even “all in your head.” Whether it’s through pregnancy decisions or family planning, we believe women should be better supported in...