Can I breastfeed during an abortion with pills?
Both Mifepristone and Misoprostol pass into breast milk but the amounts are small and should not cause adverse effects in breastfed babies. Breastfeeding may continue uninterrupted following Mifepristone and Misoprostol. It is also safe to continue breastfeeding if you use the painkillers Ibuprofen or Paracetamol. Stop breastfeeding if you take the painkiller Codeine - express and discard milk during use and for one feed after the last dose.
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The combined use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol is 99% effective at terminating the pregnancy, whereas Misoprostol on its own has a 92-98% success rate. Most women will know their abortion has been successful because they see blood and tissue coming ...
When should I not use abortion pills?
Abortion pills are safe and effective medicines, and most women who use abortion pills will not have problems. However, you should not use abortion pills if: Someone is forcing you to end your pregnancy You are not sure about wanting to end your ...
Can abortion pills be used at home?
Yes, abortion pills can be used at home with pregnancies of up to 12 weeks, according to the World Health Organisation. The risks of a medical abortion are the same as those of a miscarriage. About 15% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, most of ...
How do I use abortion pills?
There are two abortion pills - Mifepristone (RU-486, Mifegynae, or Mifeprex) and Misoprostol (Cytotec, Cytotecal). They are usually supplied in a single combi-pack such as Termipil Kit or Killpreg Kit. Mifepristone is taken first, followed by ...
Is an abortion with pills (medical abortion) painful?
Most women feel pain during an abortion with pills as the uterus contracts to remove the pregnancy. In some cases, the pain is very strong. These contractions are felt as cramps; ie: pain that comes and goes in waves. The pain usually eases after a ...