Abortion
ending a pregnancy.
Abortion Pill
or
Medication Abortion
the use of 2 medications to safely end a pregnancy (mifepristone and misoprostol) can be done at home.
Conception
when a pre-embryo attaches to the lining of the uterus, pregnancy begins.
D & C
Dilation & Curettage
using a curette to gently scrape the inner lining of the uterus to remove tissue.
Dilators
series of rods used to stretch open the cervix.
Emergency Contraception
or
Morning After Pill
pills made from hormones to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
Miscarriage
when an embryo or fetus dies before the 20th week of pregnancy.
Pro-Choice
supporting the right to safe and legal abortion care.
Viability
ability for a fetus to survive outside of the uterus.
Aspiration abortion
or
In-Clinic Abortion
procedure to end a pregnancy by removing the contents of the uterus with gentle suction.
Body Autonomy
ability to decide what happens to your body without outside influence or control.
Complete Miscarriage
when a pregnancy ends on its own with no medical treatment.
D & E
Dilation & Evacuation
using suction and medical tools to remove tissue from the uterus.
Ectopic Pregnancy
or
Tubal Pregnancy
a pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
Full Spectrum Doula
a person who offers support during the full spectrum of pregnancy including abortion care.
Missed Abortion
or
Missed Miscarriage
when tissue remains behind in the uterus after a pregnancy has ended and sometimes will need medical treatment.
Therapeutic Abortion
ending a pregnancy because of fetal abnormality or protecting the physical/mental health of the pregnant person.