If you took the abortion pill and the pregnancy is still continuing, you may be trying to figure out what comes next. Adoption is one of your options.
Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Compass Women’s Clinic of Athens to get the information you need.
What a Failed Abortion Pill Actually Means
The abortion pill regimen involves two drugs taken in sequence. The first, mifepristone, works by blocking progesterone, a hormone the pregnancy needs to continue. The second, misoprostol, causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a failed medical abortion is a recognized risk of the procedure. The FDA approves mifepristone for pregnancies up to 10 weeks of gestation. The further along the pregnancy, the higher the chance that the drugs won’t work as expected.
If your pregnancy is still progressing, the first thing you need is a current ultrasound. It will confirm gestational age, verify that the pregnancy is in a safe location, and rule out any complications. That information matters before you make any decisions about what comes next.
Yes, Adoption Is Still an Option
A failed abortion pill does not close the door on adoption. If you decide you do not want to continue parenting, you can make an adoption plan at any point during the pregnancy.
Adoption plans generally fall into three categories:
- Open adoption: You choose the adoptive family and maintain ongoing contact. The type and frequency of contact is something you and the adoptive family agree on together.
- Semi-open adoption: Communication happens through a third party. You receive updates, but identifying information stays private.
- Closed adoption: There’s no contact with the adoptive family after placement. All identifying information remains confidential.
Adoption looks different for every woman. The plan that makes sense depends on what you need.
What Compass Women’s Clinic Can Do
Compass Women’s Clinic does not facilitate adoptions, but the team can connect you with trusted adoption organizations in the area. A social worker is available to meet with you and talk through your options without pressure.
The first step is confirming where things stand medically. Schedule your free, confidential appointment at Compass Women’s Clinic of Athens today. You can also call or text (706) 707-6464.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
