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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Melody Schreiber

Planned Parenthood to offer ‘just in case’ abortion pills at some US clinics

a person giving another person an abortion pill
A doctor hands a patient the first of two pills taken for a medical abortion. Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington and Hawaii will now offer “just in case” abortion medication, bringing wider attention to the option of receiving the pills in advance of pregnancy amid growing challenges to access.

Leaders at the organization hope their name recognition will help community members understand their options for accessing care despite federal, state and personal challenges to getting abortion care.

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