Receiving chemical abortion by mail is on the rise. It involves taking two pills, one to end the life of the baby and one to expel the baby. Due to significant risks of complications the Federal Drug Administration require the drugs be given in-person by the woman’s physician. Now some abortionists want to dispense the medication via mail after a teleconference without actually diagnosing pregnancy.
In a recent interview Gabriela Aguilar, MD, MPH, a family planning specialist, stated, “…what is actually, medically necessary to do a medication abortion…?" Aguilar said. "Do you need that ultrasound? Do you need that lab work…?”