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Content Development Process
Canadian Abortion Provider Support – Communauté de pratique Canadienne sur l’avortement (CAPS-CPCA) is a web-based resource for clinicians and non-clinicians who are interested in providing […]
Multiple Gestation
Q: Can Mifegymiso be used for the termination of multiple gestation (i.e. twin pregnancy)? What’s the evidence / success?A: Although one case- report revealed a […]
Breastfeeding
Q: Can I give Mifegymiso to a woman who is breastfeeding?A: The current available evidence suggests that for the current dose of Mifegymiso, breastfeeding does […]
Side effects & Complications
Q: What will a person experience during the medication abortion with mifegymiso?A: A few hours after misoprostol administration, the person should expect bleeding heavier than a regular […]
Patient Counselling
Q: What topics should I cover in the initial pregnancy options counselling session with the person seeking abortion?A: These sessions typically include a discussion of: […]
Medication
Q: When was the mifepristone (RU-486) / misoprostol drug regimen first approved in Canada? In other countries?A: Mifegymiso was approved by Health Canada in July 2015[1]. It was first […]
Toolkits for Supporting Underserved Communities
A handbook for healthcare providers working with clients from diverse communities, 2019Action Canada for Sexual Health & RightsLink: [action-canada-handbook](C104-1) The Indigenous ally toolkit, 2018Montreal Urban Aboriginal […]