Is an at-home abortion safe?
Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe? An online abortion involves buying abortion pill drugs online and taking them at home. This option comes with risks since you’ll be taking powerful drugs and experiencing side effects without the oversight of a medical professional. If you’re considering this option, taking specific steps beforehand to safeguard […]
What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?
What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion? Following an abortion, one of the severe complications that can arise is incomplete abortion. An incomplete abortion occurs when pregnancy tissue remains in a woman’s uterus after terminating the pregnancy. Understanding the signs and symptoms of incomplete abortion can help women experiencing abortion know when to seek […]
What are the Different Types of Abortion?
What Are the Different Types of Abortion? There are two types of abortion, medical and surgical. Which abortion procedure is chosen is determined by the length of the pregnancy, a woman’s medical history, and her ability to access emergency or follow-up care. Medical and surgical abortion differ in the procedures, risks, and recovery. Medical Abortion […]
What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online?
Many women are turning to online options to obtain the abortion pill. However, this option is not recommended for safety reasons. Here’s why and how to receive the care you may need. The FDA Does Not Regulate Online Drugs The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medication in the United States for the safety of […]
What are the Risks of the Abortion Pill?
What Are the Risks of the Abortion Pill? The abortion pill is a medical procedure with side effects and risks, like all medical procedures. Learning about the risks can help you prioritize your health when considering your pregnancy options. What is the Abortion Pill? The abortion pill (also called medical abortion, chemical abortion, or […]
Post-Abortion Support Offered at Vida, Fall Support Session Starts Aug. 24
The healing journey following an abortion looks different for each individual. Whether an abortion choice was made days, months, years, or even decades ago, Vida offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental support and resources for healing and hope. Many women (and men) experience a range of emotions following an abortion, even many years later. There may be […]
Post-Abortion Support Offered at Vida, Spring Support Session Starts Feb. 7
The healing journey following an abortion looks different for each individual. Whether an abortion choice was made days, months, years, or even decades ago, Vida offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental support and resources for healing and hope. Many women (and men) experience a range of emotions following an abortion, even many years later. There may be […]
3 Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before an Abortion
All the different information out there can make learning what to do when pregnant stressful and even scary, but it doesn’t have to be. There are three reasons why an ultrasound is necessary. 1. Learn How Far Along You Are Different options may be available based on how far you are in your pregnancy (gestational […]
I Think I Want an Abortion. What Should I Do First?
When considering if abortion is right for you, there are several steps you will want to take to ensure your health and safety. Some of these include receiving: A pregnancy test and ultrasound A STD screening Information on the procedure (risks, side effects, and an emergency care plan) Why Is a Pregnancy Test and […]
Pre-Abortion Screening
Click here to request an appointment or call 920-731-4354 Vida provides a free and confidential pre-abortion screening appointment for women who are considering an abortion, have scheduled an abortion, or have ordered the abortion pills by mail. A screening appointment includes: Medical verification of your pregnancy; Ultrasound to determine viability vs. miscarriage, estimation of how […]
