Abortion Pills in Iowa

Iowa's 6-Week Abortion Ban

What Iowa's Law Says

Iowa's 6-week abortion ban went into effect in July 2024 after the state Supreme Court allowed it to proceed.

Key points:

• Abortion prohibited after cardiac activity is detected (~6 weeks)
• Exception for rape (must report within 45 days) and incest (must report within 140 days)
• Exception for life-threatening medical emergency
• Exception for lethal fetal anomaly
• Most people don't know they're pregnant at 6 weeks

What This Means for Iowa Residents

Iowa has approximately 730,000 women of reproductive age. The 6-week window means most people cannot access in-state care by the time they confirm a pregnancy.

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

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How Southern Woven Helps

Telemedicine From Shield Law States

• Online consultation, medication shipped to Iowa in 2-5 business days
• Shield laws protect providers
• Completely private and confidential

Travel Alternatives

• Illinois: ~3-4 hours from eastern Iowa, ~5 hours from Des Moines
• Minnesota: ~3-4 hours from northern Iowa
• Kansas: ~3-4 hours from southern Iowa

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The Process

Step 1: Online Consultation (15-20 minutes) — 24/7, no video call

Step 2: Medical Review (Within One Business Day) — through 13 weeks

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

• Mifepristone + Misoprostol, discreet packaging

Delivery times:

• Des Moines/West Des Moines/Ames: 2-4 days
• Cedar Rapids/Iowa City: 2-4 days
• Davenport/Quad Cities: 2-4 days
• Sioux City: 2-4 days
• Waterloo/Cedar Falls: 2-4 days
• Council Bluffs: 2-4 days
• Dubuque: 3-5 days
• Mason City/Fort Dodge: 3-5 days

Step 4: Complete at Home with Support

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

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Costs

Sliding scale: $1 - $150. No one turned away.

Privacy

Patients are not criminalized under Iowa law. Medication abortion is identical to miscarriage.

Legal questions: If/When/How: 844-868-2812

Cities We Serve

All Iowa communities including rural areas. Telemedicine eliminates the geographic barriers Iowa residents face.

Last updated: March 2026 | Southern Woven Medical Team