From day one at carafem, we set out to do something different. Founded in 2013, carafem was created to be a nimble, innovative abortion provider who centers our clients in everything we do. From visiting our website to coming to a brick-and-mortar location or accessing care via telehealth, carafem empowers people to make decisions and choices that are best for them, without an ounce of judgment — just easy to understand information and high quality care. carafem is here to serve anyone and everyone in need of an abortion. Abortion is a common form of healthcare and carafem believes it should ..read more

When we opened a carafem health center in the Nashville suburb of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee in February 2019, we anticipated challenges. Just two days after opening, city leaders convened to discuss an ordinance that would have forced us to close and relocate our office. Within those same two days of opening, our appointment schedule for the entire month filled with local residents seeking abortion care, highlighting the pressing need for this care in the community. This situation revealed two distinct truths: local politicians were determined to impede our work, while the community resolutely de ..read more

Nashville, Tennessee – In response to the guilty verdict for six defendants found guilty today of violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act at carafem’s Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Health Center, Melissa Grant, Chief Operating Officer of carafem, released the following statement: “The safety and security of carafem clients and staff remain our utmost priority. The intentional blockade of our carafem health center in Mt Juliet, Tennessee, in March 2021 was a premeditated act of trespass, aimed at obstructing our clients from accessing and our staff from providing essentia ..read more

In January, we celebrate the 51 years of Roe v. Wade, a landmark case that secured federal protections for abortion in the US and symbolized abortion access for nearly 5 decades. However, in June of 2022, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to this legacy with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, overturning Roe v. Wade. The removal of federal abortion protections has led to an onslaught of restrictive state laws, effectively banning, or significantly impeding access to abortion. Anti-abortion extremists have relentlessly sought to limit abortion access, resulting in 14 state ..read more

This holiday season, embrace the spirit of reproductive freedom, abortion access, sexual pleasure, and bodily autonomy! Providing abortion is an act of radical love and community care, which the holidays are all about. That’s why as an abortion provider, we’re here to sprinkle some reproductive joy and highlight the importance of choice during this festive season with a gift guide full of pro-abortion gift ideas. Most of these items benefit abortion funds, providers, or ally organizations, so you can also contribute to abortion access while shopping What better way to show your support for r ..read more

Choix has been a trusted telemedicine clinic providing innovative sexual & reproductive healthcare and online abortion care in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Maine, and Virginia since 2020. Due to the ever changing healthcare landscape, Choix has had to make the difficult decision to stop serving clients effective October 31. carafem is honored to work with the Choix team to ensure all Choix clients will have ongoing access to high quality online abortion care through carafem. carafem is a leading national provider of compassionate abortion care both in our health centers and ..read more

Abortion is incredibly common and widely supported in the United States—according to a Gallup poll, 85% of Americans believe abortion should be legal in certain or any circumstances. Earlier this year, the carafem team put together a list of things that abortion has a higher approval rating than. From the U.S. government, to Dolly Parton, to Pineapple on Pizza, the list goes on! Abortion is more popular than so many things that we decided to make a follow-up blog to show that abortion is common, safe, and probably more popular than your favorite fall thing! If you know carafem, you know we lo ..read more

Are you looking for a contraceptive method that vibes with your zodiac sign? Good news — the stars have aligned and carafem has the perfect matches for you. From Virgo’s precision to Cancer’s loyalty, check out the contraceptive match for your astrological personality. While these pairings are light-hearted and fun, as a sexual and reproductive health provider, we do have to add a caveat that these are not medical recommendations. If you’re looking for more information, advice, or access to contraception, check out more information about various methods and side effects here. Leo (July 23 – A ..read more

As we reflect on the challenges of the past year — from the overturning of Roe v. Wade to an attack on the most commonly used method of abortion provision, mifepristone, we know these threats are based in politics, not science. We are reminded of the vital role carafem plays as a nimble, innovative, and trusted abortion provider in the United States. Read more about our progress and plans for the future here. In the last year, people across 14 states lost access to abortion care in their communities entirely, and many others face new and harsh restrictions that make it nearly impossible to ob ..read more

Chances are, if you have periods, you’ve probably had the stomach-dropping realization that your period is late, along with a whole range of emotions, from fear to anxiety to uncertainty to excitement! Don’t worry though — carafem has your back. Am I pregnant or am I overthinking? We’ve compiled this guide to help you figure out if your period is just late or if you might actually be pregnant, including signs you might not be pregnant (whew). And if you are pregnant and don’t want to be, as a provider of compassionate abortion care, carafem has got you covered there too. The earlier you know ..read more