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Can I have an abortion with pills if I am breastfeeding/chestfeeding?

Authored By: Suzanne Veldhuis

Authored On: 17/03/2026

Reviewed By: Dr. Belén Carcedo

Reviewed On: 17/03/2026

Yes. You can still use abortion pills if you’re breastfeeding/chestfeeding. The medicines can pass into breast/chest milk, but the amounts are very small. They don’t cause any issues for the nursing child.

Sources

Mifepristone: (Sääv et al. 2010) https://www.e-lactancia.org/breastfeeding/mifepristone/product/
Misoprostol: (‘Misoprostol’ 2022) https://www.e-lactancia.org/breastfeeding/misoprostol/product/

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