Abortion Pills in Indiana

Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban

What Indiana's Law Says

Indiana was the first state to pass a new abortion ban after Roe was overturned. The ban took effect August 1, 2023 after surviving court challenges.

Key points about Indiana's ban:

• Near-total ban on abortion at all stages
• Exception for life or serious health risk of the pregnant person
• Exception for rape or incest up to 10 weeks post-fertilization (approximately 12 weeks from last period)
• Exception for lethal fetal anomaly up to 20 weeks post-fertilization
• Rape/incest exceptions require the patient to sign a notarized affidavit
• Providers face felony charges (Level 5 felony, 1-6 years)
• Abortions can only be performed in hospitals or hospital-owned ambulatory surgical centers
• All free-standing abortion clinics have closed

What This Means for Indiana Residents

Indiana has approximately 1.6 million women of reproductive age. Before the ban, clinics operated in Indianapolis, Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and other cities. The ban effectively eliminated access.

But you still have options. People across Indiana are accessing medication abortion through telemedicine.

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How Indiana Residents Are Accessing Medication Abortion

Option 1: Telemedicine From Shield Law States (Recommended)

Online consultation with licensed providers, medication shipped to your Indiana address.

• Shield laws protect providers
• Timeline: 2-5 business days
• You remain in Indiana

This is what Southern Woven provides.

Option 2: Travel to Another State

Nearest states with abortion access:

• Ohio: Legal up to 22 weeks (~2 hours from eastern Indiana)
• Illinois: ~3-4 hours from Indianapolis, ~2 hours from western Indiana
• Michigan: ~3-4 hours from northern Indiana

Indiana residents are relatively close to multiple legal states, but travel still involves significant costs and logistics.

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Why Telemedicine Is the Best Option

✓ No travel required — complete the process at home ✓ Faster access — 2-5 days ✓ Much lower cost — $1-150 vs. $800-1,500+ ✓ Complete privacy ✓ Safe and effective — 95-98% success rate

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Southern Woven's Process for Indiana Residents

Step 1: Online Consultation (15-20 minutes)

• Secure questionnaire, available 24/7, no video call
• English and Spanish

Step 2: Medical Review (Within One Business Day)

• Eligibility confirmed through 13 weeks (WHO guidelines)

Step 3: Medication Shipped to Indiana (2-5 Business Days)

• Mifepristone (1 pill) + Misoprostol (12 pills — most use 4-8)
• Discreet packaging

Delivery times:

• Indianapolis/Carmel/Fishers: 2-4 days
• Fort Wayne: 2-4 days
• Evansville: 2-4 days
• South Bend/Mishawaka: 2-4 days
• Bloomington: 2-4 days
• Lafayette/West Lafayette: 2-4 days
• Muncie/Anderson: 3-5 days
• Terre Haute: 3-5 days
• Kokomo: 3-5 days
• Columbus: 3-5 days

Step 4: Complete the Abortion at Home

Step 5: Follow-Up (3-4 Weeks After)

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Costs

Sliding scale: $1 - $150. No one turned away for inability to pay.

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Privacy and Safety

Indiana's ban targets providers within the state. Patients are not criminally targeted.

Indiana does have a rape/incest exception up to ~12 weeks, but it requires a notarized affidavit — a barrier many people are unwilling or unable to navigate.

For legal questions: If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline: 844-868-2812

What If I Need Emergency Care?

Medication abortion is identical to miscarriage. ER visits rare (less than 1%). Records are private.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far along can I be?

Through 13 weeks from your last period (WHO guidelines).

Indiana has a rape/incest exception — can I use that instead?

Indiana's exception requires a notarized affidavit and care must be provided in a hospital. Many people find telemedicine to be a more accessible and private option.

What cities do you serve?

All Indiana communities: Central Indiana (Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie), Northern Indiana (Fort Wayne, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Lafayette), Southern Indiana (Evansville, Bloomington, Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Terre Haute) — and everywhere in between.

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Resources

• If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline: 844-868-2812
• Hoosier Abortion Fund
• National Abortion Federation Hotline: 1-800-772-9100
• All-Options: Based in Bloomington, IN — nonjudgmental support

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Medical Disclaimer

For educational purposes only. Not legal or medical advice. Contact If/When/How at 844-868-2812 for legal questions.

Last updated: March 2026 Medically reviewed by: Southern Woven Medical Team