What is APR?
A Second Chance to Choose Life
Women often regret their abortion and sometimes that regret sets in right away. Waterleaf will now be able to give women who have begun a chemical abortion a second chance to choose life!
Abortion Pill Rescue Network
We are thrilled to announce Waterleaf has joined the Heartbeat International Abortion Pill Rescue Network (APRN)! This mission of APRN is to provide a supportive alternative to women who have taken mifepristone (RU-486) or another abortifacient drug and have decided they would like to try to continue their pregnancies by reversing the effects of that drug.
Chance at a Live Birth Triples
The Abortion Pill Reversal Protocol (APR) is a cutting-edge application of a time tested, FDA approved treatment used for decades to prevent miscarriage or preterm birth. It involves emergency, ongoing doses of progesterone to counteract the effects of the first abortion pill. Using the APR to reverse the effects of mifepristone, triples the chances of a live birth. The success rate for the Oral APR is 68%.
As a provider in the APRN, Waterleaf’s medical team has been trained and certified in APR. This protocol involves the immediate and ongoing administration of progesterone. Additionally, Waterleaf will conduct immediate and ongoing ultrasounds to monitor the continuing viability of the pregnancy. In addition to these medical services, patients will receive ongoing support, resources, and education through ASPIRE. All medication, ultrasounds, and support services are free of charge to our patients.
Waterleaf Team Trained to Begin Immediately
For those seeking to reverse a chemical abortion, the goal is to begin the Abortion Pill Reversal Protocol within the first 24 hours of taking the first abortion pill. Women seeking these services can directly contact Waterleaf by phone, text, or simply walk into the clinic. They may also call the Heartbeat International Hotline where a nurse will assess the patient’s situation and connect them with a provider in their local area. Whether through direct contact or through a hotline referral, the Waterleaf team is posed to begin serving the patient immediately.
The Waterleaf Team has developed and implemented policies, standing orders, clinic procedures, marketing, and educational materials to support APR. All staff and volunteers have been trained in the APR basics while the medical team engaged in more extensive training to obtain APR certification. All this while still serving patients each and every day!
Financial and Spiritual Support
The financial and spiritual support of our donors is essential to effectively provide these services. Financially, the cost of ongoing medication, the services of skilled nurses and sonographers, marketing, training, and printed support materials for sidewalk counselors are all needed to promote and sustain APR services. Spiritually, your prayers and necessary to sustain our medical and resource teams as they minister to APR patients.