Meet Cara: carafem’s virtual assistant for at home abortion care

Say hello to Cara — your 24/7 virtual abortion care companion

Taking abortion pills at home can come with questions — some medical, some logistical, and some that might feel hard or even too personal to ask out loud. We get it. That’s why we created Cara.

Cara is a text-based virtual assistant designed to support you throughout your abortion experience. Whether you’re looking for reassurance, clarity, reminders, or answers to questions you might not feel comfortable asking anyone else, Cara is here — with reliable, compassionate guidance every step of the way.

Constant, private support — whenever you need it

Available 24/7, Cara offers support throughout the entire medication abortion process. From reminders to take your pills, to check-ins on how you’re feeling, to helping you understand what’s normal and when to reach out for help — Cara is a steady presence in a moment that can feel overwhelming or isolating.

Developed by carafem’s medical team, Cara can answer hundreds of common questions with medically accurate, thoughtful responses — and if something comes up that requires extra attention, Cara will immediately connect you with your care team.

Backed by real providers, designed for real life

Cara isn’t just a chatbot — it’s a comprehensive medical resource created to make at-home abortion safer, more informed, and more supportive. Built by carafem’s clinicians using real client questions and experiences, Cara offers accurate, judgment-free answers in language that makes sense.

You can even complete your virtual follow-up appointment through Cara, making your care more convenient and in your control.

What clients are saying about Cara

I know if I visit Carafem again, I look forward to using the chatbot again. And I kind of look forward to it in the future like, you know, with my other doctors. Like I’m going to be expecting that chatbot. I think Cara started a trend that I’m going to be looking forward to from all doctors.

The timing, her timing was very good because when I thought, you know, I was alone, I wasn’t. All the times when I felt alone, I wasn’t because Cara was right there [and would] like just surprisingly come through and check on me.

I know I woke up to a message, and I was surprised. Yes, I did, I know I woke up Sunday and Cara asked me, did you finish the procedure yet? Let me know. And I was all surprised, I forgot that Cara was supposed to text me…my best friend didn’t text me yet.