You may have heard the term “Plan C” online for an unexpected pregnancy and wonder what it means. Is it the abortion pill? Is it something like Plan B?

We’ll answer questions about Plan C so you can make an informed decision for your pregnancy and future. If you need help along the way, especially if you just found out you’re pregnant and need essential medical services, schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment at You Medical. 

You can choose a time that works with your schedule to receive the initial pregnancy care you need quickly. 

What Is Plan C?

Put simply, “Plan C” is a marketing term used for the abortion pill (the combination of the prescription drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol only in some cases). 

Because there is a well-known drug called Plan B, which is referred to as “emergency contraception,” marketers chose the term Plan C to advertise abortion pills when Plan B fails.

What Does This Mean for You?

First, you’re right to feel any kind of pause when someone tries to market a pregnancy choice to you. The decision is yours, and all choices should be presented clearly and honestly.

Plan C is a way to make abortion drugs seem like the next step when you become pregnant after using Plan B, which is designed to work primarily by delaying ovulation. 

However, there are three options after an unexpected pregnancy: abortion, parenting, and adoption. Presenting abortion as the definitive Plan C is inaccurate. No one has the right to tell you what comes next in your specific situation.

Understand the Risks

Even when called Plan C, the abortion pill comes with the same risks to consider before proceeding with this termination procedure.

The risks include incomplete abortion (which may require a follow-up surgical procedure), an ongoing pregnancy, heavy and prolonged bleeding, infection, fever, and digestive symptoms.

If you have certain medical conditions such as bleeding disorders, anemia, heart conditions, or chronic adrenal failure, the abortion pill could be especially dangerous.

It’s also important to note that taking the drugs beyond the FDA-approved 10-week timeframe, or without an ultrasound first, presents you with more risks for complications. The abortion pill does not treat ectopic pregnancy, so having an undetected one (only found via ultrasound) can lead to life-threatening consequences.

Make an Empowered Choice

You Medical believes that making pregnancy decisions based on full, accurate information is empowerment. Names and slogans do not change ingredients and risks.

We’re here to help you by providing non-judgmental care in a safe environment where you can truly hear about all three options and protect your health and safety.

During a visit to You Medical, you will confirm your pregnancy, learn essential details specific to you available only through a limited diagnostic OB ultrasound, and get facts on all options and resources.

Take your first step today by scheduling a no-cost appointment and protecting your health and safety.