Why Does an Ultrasound Matter if I'm Considering Abortion?

Does an ultrasound seem unnecessary to you since you’re thinking about abortion for your unexpected pregnancy? Following your positive pregnancy test results, an ultrasound is not something to skip, as it’s very important to fully understand your pregnancy details, including possible pregnancy complications.

Get clarity about your pregnancy and the available pregnancy options to you with a free limited ultrasound today at Hope Clinic for Women. 

Confirm Three Details of Pregnancy

Confirm three key details of pregnancy to safeguard your health before deciding on abortion. Here are the three pregnancy details an ultrasound confirms:

1. How far along you are

Also known as gestational age, confirming how far along you are is vital to understanding what abortion options you have. The FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, a surgical abortion may be your other alternative.

2. Pregnancy viability

Viability refers to whether your pregnancy has a heartbeat and is progressing normally. Some women experience complications such as miscarriage (a non-viable pregnancy). This pregnancy complication would require medical attention other than an abortion.

3. Pregnancy location

Finally, an ultrasound confirms where your pregnancy is located within your uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy risk where the pregnancy is located outside of the uterus and is non-viable. 

An ultrasound can alert you to this pregnancy complication, which requires immediate medical intervention to prevent further infection.

Free Ultrasounds at Hope Clinic for Women

Following positive pregnancy testing with our medical team, we offer free limited ultrasounds. We recommend a limited obstetrical ultrasound to confirm all of your pregnancy details and take your next steps with clarity.

Schedule a free and confidential appointment today to learn more about your pregnancy and your options. We’re here to walk with you.