An ultrasound is a key part of the process of understanding your unique pregnancy details and is a step every woman should take. If you’re wondering what’s next for you, get more clarity about your pregnancy with an ultrasound today.
ABBA Women’s Choice offers a safe place to talk about your unique situation. Our client advocates will listen, and together, we can discuss your options. Keep reading to learn three reasons you need an ultrasound before abortion.
1. Know How Far Along You Are
Also known as gestational age, confirm how far along your pregnancy is with an ultrasound. Determining how far along you are is key to understanding what type of abortion procedure you may be eligible for. The FDA only recommends women through 10 weeks of pregnancy to go about medical abortion.
2. Determine Pregnancy Location
Where your pregnancy is located is important to confirm, as some women may experience an ectopic pregnancy. In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.
An ultrasound can alert you to this complication. With an ectopic pregnancy (a non-viable pregnancy), you would not qualify for abortion but would need immediate medical care.
3. Confirm Viability
The viability of your pregnancy refers to whether your pregnancy has a heartbeat and your pregnancy is progressing. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm this key detail of your pregnancy.
About 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. Confirm if you have a healthy pregnancy or if you need to seek other medical attention.
Free Pregnancy Services
Before an abortion, take the much-needed steps to confirm your pregnancy at ABBA Women’s Choice today. Once you get a positive pregnancy test with us, we can offer a free limited obstetrical ultrasound.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment today to start getting clarity. We are here to help.
