What is planned parenting?

What is planned parenting?

Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.

Is Planned Parenthood reliable?

Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable health information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

Does Planned Parenthood verify income?

By checking your income, along with asking a few other questions, we will ensure that you are receiving the largest discount possible. Other information may be needed by Planned Parenthood if you are requesting enrollment in public health programs, such as Medicaid or the Family Planning Benefit Program.

Does Planned Parenthood actually perform abortions?

Services. The services provided by PPFA affiliates vary by location, with just over half of all Planned Parenthood affiliates in the U.S. performing abortions.

What does Planned Parenthood do with abortions?

Planned Parenthood health centers offer medication abortion (AKA the abortion pill) in a number of ways. One method is via telemedicine (also called telehealth), where a patient in one health center visits with a nurse or doctor in another health center via a private and secure video connection.

When should I go to the hospital after an abortion?

Signs and symptoms that may require medical attention after a medical abortion include: Heavy bleeding — soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours. Severe abdominal or back pain. Fever lasting more than 24 hours.

What kind of infection can you get after an abortion?

Septic shock often occurs after an abortion. It strikes when your body gets a bacterial infection. In most cases, the infection stays in a specific area. However, in severe cases, the infection enters your bloodstream and travels throughout your body.

How long does it take for misoprostol to work orally?

It will take about 4-16 hours to pass the tissue. Sometimes, a second dose is needed if the tissue is not passed within 24 hours. You may repeat the ibuprofen dose every 8 hours to control pain, if pain becomes very strong you can also take Vicodin 5/500mg 1-2 tablets, every 6 hours.

What is the side effect of taking misoprostol?

Side effects of misoprostol noted in several studies include maternal fever, chills, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Can misoprostol damage the uterus?

Cytotec may cause the uterus to tear (uterine rupture) during pregnancy. The risk of uterine rupture increases as your pregnancy advances and if you have had surgery on the uterus, such as a Cesarean delivery. Rupture (tearing) of the uterus can result in severe bleeding, hysterectomy, and/or maternal or fetal death.

Can I take misoprostol at night or morning?

Misoprostol is best taken with or after meals and at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To help prevent loose stools, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping, always take this medicine with food or milk. Do not give this medicine to another person.

How many tablets of misoprostol should be inserted?

The recommended dose of misoprostol is 800 mcgs (4 200-mcg tablets) inserted vaginally.