carafem Expands Abortion Pill by Mail Service to Maine
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 care is now available in Maine.
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 15 US states including Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts , Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. (We have expanded to more states, click here for the full list!)
Introducing Immediate Testing in Maine
Today, carafem is launching Instant Review for Abortion Pills so our clients can receive compassionate abortion care at any time of the day — without a video or in-person visit — and receive immediate feedback on their medical status eligible to receive abortion pills in the mail.
Safe and effective abortion pills at your fingertips.
carafem Instant Review gives you the option to request abortion pills at any time online, and receive them in a discreet package within 1-4 business days. This service costs $199 and is available to anyone medically eligible in Illinois, Colorado, New Mexico, Maine or Maryland whose period started less than 10 weeks ago. carafem partners with abortion funds to offer financial assistance to people traveling from out of state who qualify.
Through a simple online process, carafem’s team of skilled providers will review your medical information and offer you support throughout your abortion.
Here’s how it works:
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- First, fill out an Instant Assessment form on the carafem website any time of the day, 24/7 to find out immediately if you are a candidate for medically supported abortion pills at home. Choose your shipping option and process your payment, then watch a short video to learn how to use your abortion pills, and sign the consent forms. With an Immediate Assessment, you don’t need to have a video visit or phone call.
- A carafem clinician will review your information within two business days and submit your prescription to our online pharmacy.
- The medications will be sent to you, and you will receive a tracking link via text. Your abortion medications will be shipped in a private and discreet package that will arrive within 1-4 business days, depending on the shipping option you selected. Your medications and complete instructions on how to use them will be included in your package.
- When you’re ready, you can take your abortion medications and receive 24/7 text support through Cara and our team of medical professionals.
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
Carafem’s home-supported medical service is a safe option for most people seeking care and is available in 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 Maine can fill out our Quick Assessment Form or 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
Maine joins a growing list of more than a dozen states that can access carafem services. To make an appointment in any of the states we serve, please call (855) 729-2272 or schedule an appointment online.
