Your Abortion Guide: Part Three

Your Abortion Guide

The story of your abortion through the lens of your body.
Part Three, Completion of your abortion:
This guide is meant to fill out shortly after your abortion is complete.

Rouge is here to support you during this process in any way you need. If you have questions about the following guide or are wondering if your abortion is complete, Rouge Doulas can help.
You can connect with a Rouge Doula through this secure form.
PLEASE NOTE:
All information within this document is confidential and will not be shared outside of Rouge Pills without your consent. You may use this survey as a guide solely for your own benefit or consent to let us use the data in our research project 'Story of Our Bodies' and in a searchable database of abortion stories on our website. If you opt-in, all identifying information remains anonymous and confidential. Your story will help us in our quest to better understand the overall abortion context and support people to self-manage their abortions in the future.

To read more about our research and how your data will be used if you opt-in, check out our website. **(add link when ready)**
Do you consent to Rouge using your abortion story for our research and data to better support abortion seekers in the future? All information will remain anonymous.

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Confirming the completion of your abortion
Many people are aware of the moment in which the embryo or fetal tissue passes through the cervix. This may be something you perceive or feel physically. For some, this is generally during the peak of your bleeding.
*Sometimes, it can happen at the same time as diarrhea. Try to recall whether you felt anything being expelled when you had diarrhea or felt the urge to use the toilet.

If you have more questions or are unsure whether you felt this, feel free to get in touch with a Rouge Doula to discuss further.
What did this moment feel like for you? Think through what you felt physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually.
One what date did you pass the embryo/fetus?

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How sure are you that the embryo/fetus has passed?

I am completely sure. I felt it AND saw it.I am sure. I felt it pass.I think it passed, but I'm not completely sure.I'm unsure that it passed.
Share a photo of the embryo/fetus if you have one. Please make sure there is no identifying information (yourself, address, name, etc.) in the photo.

We ensure your uploaded files and photos remain secure and private through strict access controls and industry-standard data protection protocols.
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The following are normal symptoms to expect. If you are concerned about your symptoms or feel significantly worse than normal, reach out to a Rouge Doula for support. Please check any of the following symptoms you felt during the passing of the embryo/fetus:

CrampsNauseaVomitingDiarrheaExtreme Cold/ShiveringOther
If you selected 'Other' in the above section, please list those symptoms here.
Did the pain or discomfort you felt during this process align with your expectations?

I felt less pain than I expected.I felt the same amount of pain as I expectedI felt more pain than I expected
Is there anything else you would like to share about the pain you experienced? Some considerations: When you felt the most pain during the process, whether you were able to cope with the pain, and different strategies you used to cope.
After you felt the pregnancy had ended—whether by seeing the embryo or fetus - or through other signs - did you notice any changes in how your body felt? What was it like physically and emotionally to continue bleeding or passing tissue after that point? If you’re still unsure you passed the embryo/fetus, you can also write that here.
If you are still unsure, please feel free to contact a Rouge Doula for support.
During this process or after you passed the embryo/fetus, did you speak to anyone about your abortion or did you ask anyone for help?

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Who did you speak to about your abortion or ask for help? Check all that apply:

A Rouge DoulaA non-Rouge virtual doulaIn-person doula or accompanimentTherapist or CounselorOnline Forum (such as reddit)Friend or FamilySpouse/PartnerReligious groupHealth clinicOther
If you chose 'Other', please provide details here:
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Confirming the completion of your abortion