State Rep. Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, today introduced a bill to support women who change their mind after taking a dose of Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill.

The abortion pill reversal (APR) uses progesterone to reverse the effects of the abortion pill, but patients are never informed of this option.

Griffin said providing the APR information is a vital part of ensuring that women know all of their options throughout the process.

“Informed consent is the bedrock of medical ethics,” Griffin said. “Without providing patients with complete information, truly informed consent is not possible. Hundreds of babies have been saved because their mothers sought APR.”

According to the Abortion Pill Reversal Group, if the APR protocol is used, the chances of saving the pregnancy is 48 to 64 percent depending on gestational age and reversal protocol used.

“For years, pro-choice advocates have preached that women have the right to do what they want with their own body,” Griffin said. “Now, they have the opportunity to stay consistent and give women a choice to save their babies.”

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