Can abortion pills be used at home?

Yes, abortion pills can be used at home with pregnancies of up to 12 weeks, according to the World Health Organisation.

 

The risks of a medical abortion are the same as those of a miscarriage. About 15% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, most of which do not happen in a hospital. Most women can deal with early miscarriages themselves and only seek medical attention in case of problems, such as prolonged heavy bleeding or fever. A medical abortion resembles a miscarriage and can occur safely at home in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Less than 5% of women who use abortion pills themselves in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy will require medical attention.