Plan C abortion

What Is Plan C (Medication Abortion)?

If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy in Lewiston, Idaho, and researching your options, you may have come across the term Plan C. But what does it mean, and how is it different from the abortion pill?

Understanding Plan C

Plan C is an informal term used to describe a medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill. It’s called "Plan C" in reference to other common reproductive plans: Plan A (parenting), Plan B (emergency contraception), and Plan C (abortion pills). Many people use the term when considering ordering abortion pills online, through telehealth, or receiving them by mail.

What is the abortion pill?

The abortion pill is actually a series of two medications taken to end an early pregnancy (FDA-approved up to 10 weeks). The first pill, mifepristone, blocks the hormone progesterone, which is essential for pregnancy to progress. Without it, the lining of the uterus breaks down. The second pill, misoprostol, is taken 24-48 hours later and causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.

Though often described as simple, a medication abortion is a significant medical decision. It’s important to be fully informed about the process, possible side effects, risks, and what to expect afterward.

Why a pre-abortion ultrasound matters

Before taking abortion pills, especially through a telehealth provider, it’s often recommended (and sometimes required) to get an ultrasound.

This step confirms several critical factors:

• That you are actually pregnant and how far along you are (to determine if you're eligible for the abortion pill)
• Whether the pregnancy is viable (ruling out miscarriage by confirming a heartbeat)
• Confirming the pregnancy is in the uterus (ruling out an ectopic pregnancy which is a medical emergency)
  
  

At Life Choices Clinic in Lewiston, Idaho, we offer pre-abortion ultrasound services so that you don’t have to make this decision in the dark. Same-day appointments may be available, and all our services are confidential and at no cost to you.

Care doesn’t stop there: after abortion assessment

After any medical procedure, follow-up care is vital to your well-being. Through our after abortion assessments, we offer holistic care you deserve four to six weeks after your abortion. This includes a medical assessment and space to process your abortion experience with our medical and patient services team. 

You deserve confidence in your decision

You have options, and we’re here to help you explore them. Confirm your pregnancy, find out how far along you are, learn more about the abortion pill, and talk through what matters most to you in a safe, compassionate space. We’re here for you—no matter what you decide.

Be fully informed before you make your decision.  Request your appointment today.