An ultrasound provides critical information to protect your health and safety at every step of the decision-making process. And if you’re considering abortion, this scan will offer clarity before you make a final choice.
Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County offers free and confidential limited obstetrical ultrasounds. Feel prepared and ready to make an informed decision.
Continue reading to learn why an ultrasound is a crucial step before abortion.
1. It will confirm whether the pregnancy is progressing.
A positive test is not enough to confirm a pregnancy. An ultrasound will confirm whether your pregnancy is progressing and whether there is a detectable heartbeat.
As many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Detecting a miscarriage via ultrasound is crucial because you may need monitoring or medical treatment if you’ve had one.
2. You’ll learn where the pregnancy is located.
Knowing where your pregnancy is located will help inform you of your options. Pregnancies should be located in the uterus, but some women experience a condition called ectopic pregnancy.
Though rare, this condition means the fertilized egg is implanted in a location other than the uterus (such as in the cervix or a fallopian tube). It requires emergency treatment to prevent life-threatening complications, not an elective abortion.
3. You’ll know how far along you are.
Knowing your gestational age, or how far along you are, is vital to making an educated decision. For example, medical abortion is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation. Taking abortion drugs after this time isn’t recommended.
Learning how far along you are can help you weigh your options. We’re here to help you access this information before moving forward.
Free and Confidential Pregnancy Confirmation
If you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, confirming essential information is necessary in the decision-making process. We offer limited obstetrical ultrasounds to prepare you to make a thoughtful decision based on facts.
Getting answers is easier than you may think. Request a free and confidential appointment today.
Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
