At Home Abortion Pill FAQs

Idaho generally prohibits abortion, with narrow exceptions under state law. Call us at 208-263-7621 to learn more about specifics as the laws and pregnancy rights can change from month to month.

The abortion pill comes with a black box label, which is the highest level of caution assigned by the FDA. Taking the abortion pill without seeing a doctor or having an ultrasound is never recommended. The side effects range from unpleasant (cramping, bleeding, nausea, headache, fever) to life-threatening (sepsis, rupture of the uterus, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, and more). Due to a lack of regulations and unsafe medications, the FDA also issued a warning about ordering pills online.​We put you and your safety first, and we'd never recommend an unsafe option. While we do not refer for or provide abortion services, we can give you the answers you need to make an informed choice.

The first pill, mifepristone, is taken by mouth and works by blocking the action of the hormone (progesterone) that supports a developing pregnancy.* Mifepristone cuts off the nutrients to the fetus. The second drug, misoprostol, causes your cervix to soften and begins the labor process, causing the uterus to contract hard enough to expel the fetus. After both drugs have been taken, you can expect the following to occur:Bleeding, cramping, and contractions start between one and four hours after taking the second pill.Heavy bleeding with blood clots for the next several hours.Heavy cramping for several hours.A low fever or chills that last about a day after taking the second pill. Nausea and dizziness  Other side effects and risks of a chemical abortion are:Incomplete abortionLarge, life-threatening blood clots or continuous bleedingHigh fever and infectionDiarrhea and digestive painVomitingUlcersSevere pelvic painSepsisRupturing of the uterusOther allergic reaction to the drug(s)If you have an incomplete abortion, large blood clots, a fever over 104, or allergic reactions to the medication, contact 911 immediately. In rare cases, it can be potentially fatal. We also often hear from women who had an abortion at home. Some share how isolated and alone they felt. Others said they wished someone had been with them. They were scared to be alone when the situation didn’t go as planned, or they needed medical help. No woman should ever feel this way. If you’ve already had an abortion and need to talk about your experience or have just started the at-home process, please contact us.

Ordering the abortion pill online is not considered safe. While it is possible, the restrictions and regulations that keep prescriptions safe are not guaranteed when purchasing over the internet. However, if you’ve already ordered pills, we can still provide you with an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are. You can still talk about your options and make a decision without the long-term consequences to your health.

It’s possible to continue your pregnancy if the first dose was taken and action is taken within 24-48 hours. If you change your mind after taking the pill, contact the Abortion Pill Reversal network immediately. They will discreetly connect you with a network of doctors and health professionals who can start the reversal process. Since the first drug cuts off progesterone to the fetus, a hormone needed for the fetus to live, the abortion pill reversal protocol gives women progesterone so the pregnancy can continue to develop.

We provide pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation to any woman considering abortion so that you can have the answers you need to make an informed choice. It’s also important to talk through your medical and health history so you can know if there are any conditions that would prevent you from taking the abortion pill.We care about your safety. Contact us to learn more about your pregnancy options in Idaho.