An ultrasound is necessary before an abortion because it’s vital to safeguarding your health and alerting you to possible complications.
Confirm how far along your pregnancy is, its location, and its viability with an ultrasound appointment. At Hands of Hope PRC, we offer free limited ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test. We’re here by your side as you get clarity.
1. Know How Far Along You Are
The FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, health risks increase. An ultrasound appointment is the only way to confirm exactly how far along you are.
2. Confirm Your Pregnancy’s Location
Knowing where your pregnancy is located within your uterus is important to determine its health and if you can consider abortion. Some women may experience an ectopic pregnancy.
In a typical pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus’s main cavity. This type of pregnancy is non-viable and will make you ineligible for abortion, and you will need other medical attention.
3. Be Sure of Your Pregnancy’s Viability
To move forward with a final pregnancy decision, you will need to determine your pregnancy’s viability. Viability refers to whether your pregnancy has a heartbeat and is progressing.
About 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. An ultrasound will alert you to possible complications so you can get the medical attention you need.
Free Limited Ultrasound
We at Hands of Hope PRC offer free and confidential limited ultrasounds to women with positive pregnancy test results. One of our licensed sonographers performs the limited ultrasound and can clarify your pregnancy details.
Schedule a free appointment today to get started on your journey to clarity. You are not alone as you seek answers.
Hands of Hope PRC does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.