MYA Network is short for MY Abortion Network. We are an activist group of clinicians who are working to make abortion part of routine medical care.  We have our own practices.

We define early pregnancy as up to 12 weeks pregnant. You can figure out how far along you are in your pregnancy by counting the number of days from the first day of your last normal period to today.

For example, if the first day of your last normal period was 22 days ago, then you’re 22 days pregnant (or 3 weeks and 1 day).

Yes. Studies have shown that this no-test option is safe, as long as you meet certain criteria. Our clinicians will make sure that you do. The main criteria are:

-You have a positive pregnancy test at home.

-You have regular periods.

-You are up to 10 weeks pregnant.

-You do not have risk factors for or symptoms of an “ectopic pregnancy” (a pregnancy outside of the uterus, which can be quite dangerous). Symptoms can include severe lower belly pain (especially on one side), vaginal bleeding or spotting, and/or feeling very weak, dizzy, or fainting.

-You have a phone, tablet, or computer (to communicate with us).

-You agree to seek help if there are any complications and you live within one hour of emergency medical care. 

You can get abortion pills from a clinician either in their office or in some cases by mail.  Ask your MYA clinician for details.

Yes.

If you are up to 10 weeks pregnant the bleeding is manageable. Urgent bleeding issues are extremely rare. If there is any ongoing heavy bleeding you would be advised to be seen in an office for evaluation.

Your MYA clinician will have 24/7 medical support available. It is extremely rare that you would require emergency assistance while going through the medication abortion process, but if so we would recommend you go to an emergency room near you. We will help you to arrange whatever care you may need.

Manual Uterine Aspiration (MUA) is a safe, simple, in-office procedure that takes 2-5 minutes to complete and is specifically designed for people³ seeking to end an early pregnancy. MUA can also be used to treat an early miscarriage, or to treat an incomplete medication abortion. Both the abortion pill and MUA are recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the safest early abortion options.

You will meet with your clinician in-person or via a video visit, they will review your medical issues and personal situation, and together you will come up with the option that is best for you. If you are unsure about your decision at any time during the process, the clinician and our dedicated staff will answer any and all of your questions. There is absolutely no pressure if you change your mind at any time. We are here to support you.

We are the clinicians you see for typical medical problems or symptoms. We are “relationship-centered” in our approach.  We feel that you will have a better medical experience when you have a relationship with and trust the person providing your care.  Primary care clinicians include family doctors (MDs and osteopaths) and advanced practice clinicians like physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives. We can refer to specialists when a clinical situation is beyond our experience or scope of practice.

Yes!  Early abortion is one of the safest medical treatments available.  Primary care clinicians are trained in minor surgery and gynecological care and procedures.  Providing an early abortion is a lot safer than delivering a baby!  The abortion pill and manual aspiration methods are considered the safest abortion methods by the World Health Organization.

When abortion was legalized through Roe V. Wade in 1974, abortion clinics were opened to provide safe abortion care.  However, this centralized way of providing services left clinics, clinicians, and patients vulnerable to targeting through violence, bullying tactics, and unprecedented laws.  The clinicians who are part of the MYA Network feel that if abortion were made available as part of “normal” medical care, these targeting practices would soon be obsolete.