Hey Jane, a virtual abortion business with no physical locations, recently announced its plan to expand telemedicine abortion pill sales in Virginia. This development has sparked concerns among pro-lifers about the health and safety of women, as well as the lives of preborn children, as more women are being led to believe the abortion pill is safe without fully learning its potential dangers.
The strategic expansion aims to extend Hey Jane’s reach further south, providing chemical abortion access to individuals in Virginia and the surrounding regions. Neighboring states such as West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina have some of the most pro-life laws in the country.
Established in 2021, Hey Jane already operates in several states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Washington. According to Kiki Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Hey Jane, this state launch is designed to increase abortion access in Virginia as well as in neighboring states with laws protecting preborn children from abortion.
“At this time, we’re focused on critical expansion,” said Freedman. “This strategic state launch is moving Hey Jane further south to provide care to those in the state and surrounding regions experiencing limited or restricted access to abortion. Increasing access is an ongoing fight, but the launch is a huge win.”
Hey Jane’s abortion pill will be available in 93% of Virginia counties. The company claims access to in-person abortion facilities in the state is limited, despite the presence of 16 in-state abortion businesses. The company emphasizes that its telemed approach offers a “safe” option for women. But there is evidence showing that the abortion pill is not safe.
The chemical abortion regimen involves two drugs taken over several days: mifepristone, which blocks progesterone and deprives the developing baby of nutrients, and misoprostol, which induces strong contractions, leading to the expulsion of the child.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision to reverse Roe v. Wade last summer, telemedicine abortions have surged by a staggering 136%. As part of this trend, Hey Jane has recently formed contracts with several insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York, and Sana. Previously, Hey Jane only accepted Aetna insurance in eight out of the nine states where it operates.
Pro-abortion advocates often claim that the abortion pill is as safe as common medications like Tylenol, Penicillin, or Viagra. However, these claims are exaggerated. In fact, a study conducted by the abortion industry itself revealed an ER and urgent care visit rate of 6%, which is 107 times higher than the rate for acetaminophen/Tylenol.
Countless women remain unaware of the inherent dangers and true nature of the abortion pill until they have already ingested it, leading to devastating consequences. Leslie, a participant in Live Action’s “I Saw My Baby” campaign, described her experience as “terrifying, isolating, and painful.” She vividly recollected sitting on the toilet, enduring intense bleeding, while simultaneously experiencing vomiting and uncontrollable shaking. Eventually, in the shower, she passed the remains of her preborn child. Leslie highlighted how abortion providers downplay the reality of the abortion pill, which ultimately forces women to participate in the tragic deaths of their own children.
The launch of Hey Jane’s telemed abortion services in Virginia comes at a time of ongoing federal legal battles. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is currently reviewing challenges to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the medication, which has been in use for two decades.
While the reversal of Roe v. Wade marked a significant victory for the pro-life movement, the battle is far from over. As telemed abortion providers like Hey Jane continue to expand their reach, it becomes crucial to educate the public about the realities of the abortion pill—that it is not a safe option and that it ends the life of a preborn child.
