Abortion Care Companion
Meet Cara
Private, compassionate, expert support. From preparing for your medication abortion to navigating what comes next, Cara delivers text message-based care around the clock, always backed by carafem’s expert medical team.
We built Cara around you
Cara is your private, text message-based abortion care companion — giving expert medical support anytime, day or night.
You’ll get access to Cara once your online prescription is approved or after your in-person visit for abortion pills. Cara checks in with you before and after your abortion and reminds you of what’s next, and is always ready to answer questions. Just send a text — it’s that simple.
Any time of day
Private, secure support — backed by real providers
No stress and no guessing. Cara gives you simple steps to follow and quick answers you can trust. carafem’s licensed medical team created all the questions and answers you get from Cara. You don’t need to search the internet or worry about what you’re feeling. Cara helps you stay on track and can connect you with an on-call provider if you need additional care.
Real Support
Designed for real life — no stress, no guessing
Cara offers easy-to-follow instructions, and quick answers, based on real medical guidance, designed for everyday life. You won’t need to search the internet or second-guess what you’re feeling. Cara helps you stay on track with your care and connects you to a real provider if something needs a closer look.
Text for support
How the process works
After your prescription is approved or your visit is complete, Cara reaches out by text with instructions, reminders, and support.
Instructions & reminders
Get simple step-by-step instructions and reminders about when to use the medications, so you always know what to expect. Cara will help support you through the whole process.
Answers 24/7
No matter what time it is, Cara is just a text away. Get fast, reliable answers in real time, 24/7.
Support in your pocket
Whether you have a basic question or you aren’t sure if something is normal, text Cara. If Cara can’t answer your questions or you need to talk to a provider, you’ll be connected to your care team.
Follow-up care
After you finish taking the abortion pill, Cara will follow up to see how you're doing and remind you to take a urine-based pregnancy test.
Post-abortion care
With you until you see a negative pregnancy test
A few days after you take your abortion pills, Cara will check in to see how you're doing and then again at five weeks to make sure you see a negative pregnancy test. Once you confirm you are no longer pregnant, the process is complete. If you test positive, the carafem team will help you figure out what to do next.
No clinic visit needed. No phone calls unless you want them. Just care, on your terms.
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A free abortion comfort kit, just for you.
Whether you get care online or in a carafem health center, you’ll receive our abortion care comfort kit — included at no extra cost. It’s our way of making sure you feel supported and more comfortable during the abortion process.
Inside your comfort kit:
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen – to ease cramping or breast tenderness
Anti-nausea – to help settle your stomach
Instant heat pack – for extra comfort
Pads – to help you track bleeding
Mint teas – to ease an upset stomach
Your care team is always here for you.
Both Cara and the carafem medical team are just a text or phone call away. For some people, having an abortion is like having a heavy period; for others, it can be more painful. Both are normal. Please know carafem will support you through the whole process.
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