Are you pregnant and considering abortion? Learning the facts about your pregnancy before moving forward is important to safeguarding your health.
3 things needed before an abortion include knowing the age of your pregnancy, the location of your pregnancy, and viability. Keep reading to learn what these details are.
1. Learn the Age of Your Pregnancy
Did you know medical abortion (also known as the “abortion pill”) is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is ten weeks gestation or under? If you seek this type of abortion and your pregnancy is older, you’re at a greater risk for serious complications.
Ultrasound is the only reliable way to learn the age of your pregnancy, which you’ll need to know before an abortion to protect your health.
2. Determine the Location of Your Pregnancy
Typical pregnancies attach and grow inside the uterus. But rarely, this process happens outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy, and it’s a life-threatening condition.
An ultrasound can reveal the location of your pregnancy to rule out or confirm an ectopic pregnancy. If you’re experiencing one, you’ll need emergency medical treatment, not an abortion.
3. Know the Viability of Your Pregnancy
Roughly 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and an ultrasound can reveal whether you’ve had one. If you’ve had a miscarriage, you’ll need other treatment than an abortion.
This is important since experiencing a miscarriage isn’t always obvious, so you may have had one without knowing it.
Next Steps
At Hope Family Services, we care about your health and well-being. We offer no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds so you can get the facts and learn what’s next for you. We can also explore your pregnancy options with you.
Contact us before making any pregnancy decision to get the information you need to stay safe.
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