Supporting a friend or loved one who is considering the abortion pill can be a delicate and compassionate process. As her friend, your role is to offer understanding, practical help, and emotional support as she navigates their decision.
However, knowing how best to do this can be tricky. Here are some tips:
Help Her Find Information About All Her Options
The abortion pill is just one of your friend’s pregnancy options. However, it’s a choice that comes with potentially serious physical and mental health risks.
A huge way you can support her right now is to help her sort through all the information available about abortion, parenting, and adoption. This will help her make an educated decision.
While finding information online can be overwhelming, we’re here to help. Encourage your friend to schedule a complimentary, confidential Abortion Information Consultation appointment today—this will give her the essential information she needs to know before making a decision.
Discuss Risks and Safety
Part of supporting your friend involves ensuring that she has a clear understanding of the risks involved. Help her find information about the physical and emotional aspects of using the abortion pill.
For example, she needs to know that the drugs involved in the abortion pill are only FDA-approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy, which is why she needs an ultrasound to determine her pregnancy’s gestational age (among other essential details).
Encourage Thoughtful Decision-Making
It’s important that your friend feels empowered to make the decision that’s right for her. You can help by encouraging her not to rush into a decision—but instead, take the time to think through all her options.
Ask open-ended questions like, “How do you feel about each option?” to help her process her emotions. Reassure her that it’s okay to take the time she needs and that her feelings are valid.
Offer Practical Support
Practical help can go a long way. This might look like offering to drive her to appointments, assisting with childcare, or helping her take notes during conversations with healthcare providers. Emotional support is equally valuable—let her know you’re there to listen without judgment.
We’re here to help throughout this process. Encourage your friend to schedule a complimentary, confidential appointment today.