carafem Expands Abortion Pill by Mail Service in Minnesota
As restrictions increase for people seeking safe, convenient, and quality abortion care in the US, carafem is more committed than ever to expanding telehealth abortion care to all states that allow it. We are proud to share that our client-centered, medically supported home abortion pill care is now available in Minnesota.
In 2021, carafem made our telehealth abortion care available in seven new states in direct response to the lack of access to abortion care stemming from the pandemic and growing legal barriers. This latest expansion will ensure that safe, affordable, and high-quality abortion care will be available in 16 US states including:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- Vermont
At carafem, we strive to provide care that is respectful and responsive to the individual needs of our clients. We are actively working to provide telehealth abortion care in as many locations as possible, and we hope that by doing so, we can make high-quality care more accessible to those who live in rural communities or face barriers to visitation in person at a clinic.
About the Abortion Pill
The medical service supported by carafem and the home abortion pill is a safe option for most people seeking care and is available during the first 11 weeks of pregnancy. These drugs have been used safely by millions of pregnant women across the US for more than 20 years. Usually, this process involves taking several medications for about 2 days. The combination of these drugs causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus. The cost of a carafem abortion pill by mail order ranges from $250-375, and financial assistance can be obtained as part of a discussion with your carafem care team.
Personalized and Medically Supported Abortion Care
A person seeking abortion services in Minnesota can schedule a virtual appointment with a medical provider and receive abortion pills as soon as the next day. Along with the abortion pill medication, people who choose carafem will also receive options for medication to help with pain, nausea, and a birth control method during care. Some convenience care items are also included to further facilitate the process at home. carafem provides 24/7 personalized support from a trained care team throughout the process from appointment to final follow-up and will accompany you every step of the way.
“There are many reasons why a person would prefer a medically supported, at-home abortion,” adds Grant. “Visiting a provider via secure video chat allows for more privacy, support, and flexibility within the abortion process, including location, timing, and cost. Our hope is that carafem can give people options to receive care in the way that matters most to them, allowing them to get answers without leaving home or playing phone tag. Expanding options for accessing reliable health care is critical so that people can receive affordable care where and when they need it.”
Expanding Abortion Access
Minnesota joins a growing list of states that can access carafem services, including Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, Vermont , Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. To make an appointment in any of the states we serve, please call (855) 729-2272 or schedule an appointment online.
