If you are considering abortion, an ultrasound is an important step before making any decisions. It gives key medical information about how the pregnancy is developing, which can affect your health and options.
Next Step Pregnancy Decision and Support Services provides free and confidential pregnancy testing and ultrasounds with our medically accredited team. We are here to offer you compassionate care free from judgment.
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Timing and Risk
The abortion pill is FDA-approved for use through ten weeks of gestation. Knowing how far along you are (the gestational age) is important because of this. It can also provide an estimated due date if you are considering carrying the pregnancy to term.
Estimating your gestational age based on your last period isn’t always accurate, especially if you have irregular periods. Some women could also mistake implantation bleeding for their period, meaning they are much farther along than they realize.
It Can Confirm Whether You Have Miscarried
It is possible to receive a positive pregnancy test result even after you have miscarried due to the remaining hormone levels of hCG. An ultrasound will be able to tell you if your pregnancy is developing by detecting a fetal heartbeat.
If no heartbeat is detected, an abortion would no longer be needed. You may need follow-up medical care if you have miscarried.
It Can Rule Out an Ectopic Pregnancy
In 2% of pregnancies, the egg implants outside of the uterus, which is also known as an ectopic pregnancy. If you have an ectopic pregnancy and take the abortion pill, this can be life-threatening since the condition can go undetected, leading to internal bleeding.
An ultrasound will reveal the location of the pregnancy and whether medical attention is required.
Get a Free Ultrasound
Next Step Pregnancy Decision and Support Services offers free pregnancy services, including an ultrasound, so you can take your next steps with confidence.
We also provide accurate information about your options, including abortion, so that you can know the considerations and risks involved.
Contact us to make an appointment.
Next Step Pregnancy Decision and Support Services does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.