Failure to end a pregnancy is one of the risks of the abortion pill method. Although a failed medical abortion is unusual, it can happen.
Here is the comment of an anonymous Reddit user:
“Well, my abortion didn’t work.
For a few days, I’ve been in tons of pain with heavy, bright red bleeding. I’m at the ER now, and the abortion didn’t work. I’m still pregnant. And they don’t know what’s wrong yet with the bleeding and pain. I’m waiting to find out what happens next.”
Why Would the Abortion Pill Fail?
There are several reasons why a medical abortion may not be successful. Here are a few:
- You took the abortion drugs later in your pregnancy than recommended. The FDA states that the drugs are less effective the further along you are in your pregnancy.
- You ordered the drugs from an unverified source. The FDA does not recommend purchasing the drugs online due to a lack of government oversight.
- Other medications can interfere with the effectiveness of the abortion drugs.
- Taking an incorrect dosage of the drugs can cause the abortion to fail.
So, What Is Next?
Your pregnancy is continuing, so what are your options? Many women who decide abortion is the best choice for their unexpected pregnancies don’t consider other options. However, if parenting is out of the question, you may want to consider placing your child for adoption.
Making an adoption plan is not an easy choice, and it shouldn’t be. You need to receive thorough counseling without manipulation or coercion to determine if adoption is your next step.
At A Loving Option Adoption, our team provides free adoption counseling without pressure. How to handle your pregnancy is your choice. We’ll discuss your situation, explain the adoption process, and give you time to decide if this is your best option.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing Adoption?
In Tennessee, the following expenses are legally covered for a woman choosing adoption:
- Reasonable pregnancy-related medical expenses and fees for hospital or medical services related to childbirth.
- Counseling fees for the birth parent.
- Adoption-related legal fees
- Reasonable and actual pregnancy-related expenses for:
- Housing
- Food
- Maternity clothing
- Utilities
- Transportation
Through A Loving Option Adoption, you may also receive:
- A 24/7 helpline at (865) 340-1667 to call with questions or concerns.
- Option to choose the adoptive family who will raise your child.
- Ability to decide how much contact you wish to have with the adoptive family and your child after finalization.
- A support group of birth mothers.
- Ongoing counseling for as long as you need us.
Contact Us to Learn More About This Option
A failed abortion is hard to comprehend. Although it was a hard decision, you felt you had made up your mind. Now, you’re facing another decision. We know this is difficult for you.
Schedule an appointment to talk with us. We’ll explain the entire process step by step so you have a clear understanding of the choice you’re making.
Don’t count this option out until you learn more. Talk with us today. We’re here for you.