--- title: How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill description: Learn how to prepare for the abortion pill with essential steps including pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and personalized support at White Oak Women’s Clinic. image: https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/hubfs/iStock-2205969274%20(1).jpg --- [Skip to Content](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/helpful-advice/abortion-pill-checklist#main-content) - [Call 24/7 | (815) 559-5722](tel:+18155595722) - [Text 24/7 | (815) 559-5722](sms:+18155595722) [![white-oak-logo-sm](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/hubfs/white-oak-logo-sm.png "white-oak-logo-sm")](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com) - [Home](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Pre-Abortion Evaluation](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-pregnancy-tests) - [Ultrasounds](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-ultrasound) - [STI Testing](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/sti-testing) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/what-to-expect) - [About Abortion](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion-pill-faqs) - [About Pregnancy](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/pregnancy-faqs) - [About STIs](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/sti) - [Helpful Advice](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/helpful-advice) - Search - [Make Appointment](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/make-appointment) - [Home](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Pre-Abortion Evaluation](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-pregnancy-tests) - [Ultrasounds](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-ultrasound) - [STI Testing](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/sti-testing) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/what-to-expect) - [About Abortion](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion-pill-faqs) - [About Pregnancy](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/pregnancy-faqs) - [About STIs](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/sti) - [Helpful Advice](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/helpful-advice) - [Make Appointment](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/make-appointment) - Search # How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill [Abortion Pill](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/helpful-advice/tag/abortion-pill) ![How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/hubfs/iStock-2205969274%20(1).jpg) If you’re pregnant and thinking about the abortion pill, you may be trying to understand what to do first. Before taking abortion medication, it helps to confirm a few important details about your pregnancy and your health. Have a question now? Text a nurse for free at [(815) 559-5722](sms:+18155595722).   ## Before Taking the Abortion Pill ##### 1. Start With a Pregnancy Test A positive home test can be a helpful first step, but an on-site pregnancy test can give you a clearer next step before making a decision. White Oak Women’s Clinic offers [free pregnancy testing](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-pregnancy-tests) in a private, supportive setting. If your test is positive, a nurse can talk with you about what to consider next.   ##### 2. Learn More About Your Pregnancy [An ultrasound](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/free-ultrasound) can help you learn important details about your pregnancy, including how far along you may be, where the pregnancy is located, and whether the pregnancy is continuing.1, 2 This information matters because how far along you are can affect whether the abortion pill is an option. The FDA has approved mifepristone for medication abortion through 10 weeks gestation.3   ##### 3. Make Sure This Is Your Decision A pregnancy decision is deeply personal. You may be hearing opinions from a partner, family member, friend, or someone else close to you. You deserve space to ask questions, gather clear information, and make sure your next step feels like your own. No one should force, threaten, or pressure you into an abortion decision. If you feel rushed, pressured, or unsure, White Oak Women’s Clinic offers a private place to talk with a nurse and get support without judgment.   ##### 4. Consider STI Testing Before an abortion decision, [STI testing](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/sti-testing) may be an important part of caring for your health. Some STIs do not cause noticeable symptoms, so testing can help you know if treatment is needed. White Oak Women’s Clinic offers testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea for qualifying patients.   ##### 5. Ask Your Questions Before Moving Forward It is okay to take time to understand the abortion pill, how it works, what to expect, and what information may be helpful before making a decision. [A pre-abortion evaluation](https://whiteoakwomensclinic.com/abortion) gives you a confidential place to receive pregnancy testing, ultrasound services if eligible, STI testing and treatment when appropriate, and time with a nurse to talk through your next step.   ### Pre-Abortion Evaluation Services If you have questions about the abortion pill or want to understand your pregnancy timeline before deciding what comes next, White Oak Women’s Clinic is here to help. White Oak Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortion or abortion medication. We do provide free, confidential pre-abortion evaluations so you can get answers and support in a private, respectful setting. 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