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How to Spot a Fake Abortion Clinic (Crisis Pregnancy Center)
Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) look like real abortion clinics — both in person and online — but exist to delay your care. Here's how to spot one and how to find a real provider you can trust.
Why Your Abortion Provider Might Date Your Pregnancy Differently
If your abortion provider gives you a different due date than you do, here's why — and why going with the later date is usually safer for you.
When Does Your Period Come Back After an Abortion?
Most cycles return within 4–8 weeks of an abortion, but bleeding ebbs and flows for weeks — and the first period often blends into post-abortion bleeding so quietly that people only notice it in retrospect.
Abortion Pills Week by Week: What to Expect at 5, 8, 10, and 12 Weeks
How the medication abortion experience changes by gestational age. A practical guide to bleeding, cramping, and recovery at 5, 8, 10, and 12 weeks pregnant.
An Update on the May 2026 Ruling on Mifepristone Access
Southern Woven's response to the May 1, 2026 5th Circuit ruling. We remain open. Care continues.
How Many Weeks Pregnant Can You Take Abortion Pills?
Abortion pills work from 5 through 13 weeks of pregnancy at Southern Woven. Learn the FDA vs. WHO guidelines, why providers differ, and what changes after 13 weeks.
How to Store Abortion Pills Safely at Home
How to store mifepristone and misoprostol if you got them through advance provision. Temperature, light, privacy, and what to do if you don't end up using them.
Do Abortion Pills Expire? Shelf Life, Storage, and Stability
How long do mifepristone and misoprostol last? Learn about expiration dates, real-world stability, and what to do with pills near or past their date.
What Is Advance Provision? Getting Abortion Pills Before You Need Them
Advance provision means having abortion pills on hand before you might need them. Learn how it works, who it's for, and how to plan ahead with telehealth.
I Started the Abortion Pill and Changed My Mind — What to Do
A clear, easy-to-read guide for anyone who has started the abortion pill and is having second thoughts. What you can do depends on which pills you have taken.
Can a Doctor Tell You Took Abortion Pills?
There is no standard medical test for mifepristone or misoprostol, and a medication abortion is physically indistinguishable from a spontaneous miscarriage. Here's what that means for ER visits, urgent care, and follow-up appointments.