Read This Before Taking the Abortion Pill 

Determining the gestational age and the location of the pregnancy are critical steps in safely determining if the abortion pill option is right for you. Getting an ultrasound before you decide to take the abortion pill helps ensure your own safety by determining if your pregnancy is implanted inside the uterus. A pregnancy implanted outside […]

Abortion Checklist:  Why Ultrasound should be your next step

Do you qualify for an abortion?  Before taking the abortion pills or scheduling your abortion appointment, take the necessary steps to ensure your health and safety. Take a pregnancy test.If you’ve missed your period and are having symptoms of a pregnancy like breast tenderness, bloating, tiredness, cramping, or nausea you can take a urine pregnancy […]

When exactly did I get pregnant?

Calculating gestational age and when you got pregnant can provide a lot of information about your health during pregnancy.  An estimated due date is calculated based on a 28-day menstrual cycle, but some cycles are longer or shorter than 28 days. Also, the time of ovulation varies from person to person. For women with regular […]

Three Reasons For An Ultrasound Before Having An Abortion.

So, the pregnancy test was positive and the thought of being pregnant just doesn’t work with your life plan right now. If you are considering taking abortion pills before confirming the viability of your pregnancy with an ultrasound, there are a few things you might want to consider before you order abortion pills or take […]

Unexpected pregnancy? Thinking about next steps?

Anchor of Hope is here to support you and those closest to you. The staff and volunteers at Anchor of Hope care not just about your physical health, but we also care about your mental, emotional and spiritual health. We care about ALL of a woman’s health. We don’t care about you just for today […]

Birth Control, You Say? Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C

Plan A – Effective Birth Control Plan B (also known as Plan B Step One, the morning after pill, and several other names) – A form of birth control to be taken after unprotected penis-in-vagina sex to prevent pregnancy. The active drug is levonorgestrel (a hormone used in some types of  birth control) that functions […]

4 Things To Consider If You Are Thinking About Mail-Order Abortion

Has an unintended pregnancy led you to consider if a mail-order abortion may be for you? Before you hit “submit” there are three things you should know before you order. First, do you know if you have any pre-existing conditions or take medications that could make taking the abortion pill dangerous? Second, have you reviewed […]

Should I Buy the Abortion Pills Online and Be Part of the 64%?

Christa Brown, BSN, RN, Senior Director of Medical Impact, works with a team of medical professionals who see the direct impact of abortion pill usage. In a recent article, Brown stated, ‘We’ve sadly seen a reduction in pre-abortion exams or ultrasounds before the start of their abortions’ in reference to women calling a nurse hotline […]

Online or At-Home Abortion? The Pills.

If you are facing an unintended pregnancy and considering ordering pills online for an at-home abortion, you may find this information helpful as you consider your future and your options.  The future always holds a lot of unknowns and unknowns can be scary. But a decision about your unintended pregnancy is a big decision. BIG […]

I’m Pregnant and Don’t Want to Be: Plan B or Abortion Pills?

Being pregnant was NOT the plan but an at-home pregnancy test read positive. Now you’re wondering what pills can be used to end the pregnancy. Plan B and the Abortion Pill are NOT the same. The circumstances of your pregnancy as well as your safety and health are important considerations when trying to decide which […]