Condition: Provision of medication for the purpose of cervical priming is part of the surgical abortion process so the health worker needs to ensure continuity of care of the woman obtaining the medicines prior to the abortion procedure

Implementation consideration

• Given that cervical priming initiates the process and is done prior to a surgical procedure, with an interval of up to 1–2 days, it is important that the health worker ensures the continuity of care for the woman by ensuring that there is a clear plan for the surgical abortion prior to the woman taking the priming agent and she has access to the existing health system should she desire or need additional support during that interval.

KEY HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO CERVICAL PRIMING

• Denial of cervical priming as punishment for abortion or because it is part of abortion care may violate the right to non-discrimination and equality.