Explore and share real stories about self-managing an abortion

In this critical moment, when so many of us have lost our rights, let’s stay informed about how we can take abortion care into our own hands. Learn and talk about safe and effective pills and self-managed abortion so your friends and communities have accurate, trusted information.

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Looking for a trusted resource to self-manage an abortion?

Everyone should have access to abortion and miscarriage care – no matter what. Learn more about how to safely self-manage an abortion, from the comfort of your home or chosen place.

Self-Manage an Abortion

Learn and share information about self-managed abortion to protect and empower yourself and your friends!

Self-managed abortion, or ending a pregnancy outside the healthcare system, gives us control over our bodies and futures – no matter what the courts and politicians say. Over half of all abortions in the US happen with safe, effective abortion pills. The same pills could be, and often are used to self-manage an abortion.

While everyone’s experience is unique, it’s important to know what to expect, like light or heavy bleeding, how to prepare for a self-managed abortion, support friends, and know the legal rights or risks.

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Let’s Talk About Self-Managed Abortion!

We asked some of our trusted friends to share their real experiences with self-managed abortion.

Listen and share it with your people​​.

Bex says they or someone they love might need #AbortionPills just in case, including in #Queer communities.

Listen to Emma talk about her self-managed abortion – it was the right option for her. Let’s #TalkAboutSelfManagedAbortion!

Nancy shares how taking basic healthcare of abortion into her own hands felt empowering – no matter what politicians or courts say. #OurAbortionStories

Kaniya felt that #SelfManagedAbortion was the right decision, because it was on her own terms, in the community, with people she loves.

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Sharing this information with people we know and trust builds our power to protect each other. Please use these social media graphics, stickers, and hashtags, and be sure to tag @AbortionOnOurOwnTerms when you post!

Don’t forget to use these hashtags:

#TalkAboutSelfManagedAbortion
#OurAbortionStories
#SelfManagedAbortion
#AbortionPills
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